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Contents

Contents ...... 2 1. Introduction ...... 4 1.1 Purpose of this report ...... 4 1.2 Structure of this report ...... 4 2. Methodology...... 5 3. Granville Precinct ...... 6 3.1 The existing and potential future Granville community ...... 6 3.2 Analysis of social infrastructure ...... 6 3.2.1 Community centres and meeting spaces ...... 7 3.2.2 Libraries ...... 8 3.2.3 Cultural Facilities ...... 8 3.2.4 Childcare and Out of School Hours Care ...... 9 3.2.5 Sportsground and recreation facilities ...... 9 3.3 Social infrastructure requirements for the Granville Precinct ...... 12 4. Auburn Precinct ...... 15 4.1 The existing and potential future Auburn community ...... 15 4.2 Analysis of social infrastructure ...... 15 4.2.1 Community centres and meetings spaces ...... 17 4.2.2 Libraries ...... 17 4.2.3 Cultural Facilities ...... 18 4.2.4 Childcare and Out of School Hours Care ...... 18 4.2.5 Sportsground and recreation facilities ...... 19 4.3 Social infrastructure requirements for the Auburn Precinct ...... 20 5. Homebush Precinct ...... 23 5.1 The existing and potential future Homebush community ...... 23 5.2 Analysis of social infrastructure ...... 23 5.2.1 Community centres and meetings spaces ...... 25 5.2.2 Libraries ...... 26 5.2.3 Cultural facilities ...... 26 5.2.4 Childcare and Out of School Hours Care ...... 27 5.2.5 Sportsground and recreation facilities ...... 28 5.3 Recommendations for the Homebush Precinct ...... 28 6. Burwood-Concord Precinct ...... 31 6.1 The existing and potential future Burwood-Concord community ...... 31 6.2 Analysis of social infrastructure ...... 31 6.2.1 Community centres and meetings spaces ...... 33 6.2.2 Libraries ...... 34 6.2.3 Cultural facilities ...... 34 6.2.4 Childcare and Out of School Hours Care ...... 35 6.2.5 Sportsground and recreation facilities ...... 35 6.3 Recommendations for the Burwood-Concord Precinct...... 37 7. Kings Bay Precinct ...... 39 7.1 The existing and potential future Kings Bay Community ...... 39 7.2 Analysis of social infrastructure ...... 39 ...... 40 7.2.1 Community centres and meetings spaces ...... 41 7.2.2 Libraries ...... 42 7.2.3 Cultural facilities ...... 42

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7.2.4 Childcare and Out of School Hours Care ...... 43 7.2.5 Sportsground and recreation facilities ...... 43 7.3 Recommendations for the Kings Bay Precinct ...... 44 8. Taverner’s Hill Precinct ...... 47 8.1 The existing and potential future Taverner’s Hill Community ...... 47 8.2 Analysis of social infrastructure ...... 47 8.2.1 Community centres and meetings spaces ...... 49 8.2.2 Libraries ...... 49 8.2.3 Cultural facilities ...... 50 8.2.4 Childcare and Out of School Hours Care ...... 50 8.2.5 Sportsground and recreation facilities ...... 51 8.3 Recommendations for the Taverner’s Hill Precinct ...... 52 9. Leichhardt Precinct ...... 54 9.1 The existing and potential future Leichhardt Community ...... 54 9.2 Analysis of social infrastructure ...... 54 9.2.1 Community centres and meetings spaces ...... 56 9.2.2 Libraries ...... 57 9.2.3 Cultural facility ...... 57 9.2.4 Childcare and Out of School Hours Care ...... 57 9.2.5 Sportsground and recreation facilities ...... 58 9.3 Recommendations for the Leichhardt Precinct ...... 59 10. Camperdown Precinct ...... 61 10.1 The existing and potential future Camperdown Community ...... 61 10.2 Analysis of social infrastructure ...... 61 10.2.1 Community centres and meetings spaces ...... 1 10.2.2 Libraries ...... 1 10.2.3 Cultural facility ...... 2 10.2.4 Childcare and Out of School Hours Care ...... 2 10.2.5 Sportsground and recreation facilities ...... 3 10.3 Recommendations for the Camperdown Precinct ...... 3 11. Social infrastructure provided by State Government Agencies ...... 6 11.1 Education facilities ...... 6 11.1.1 Public education facilities ...... 6 11.1.2 Catholic and Independent education facilities ...... 9 11.1.3 Tertiary education facilities ...... 9 11.2 Health facilities ...... 10 11.3 Emergency Services ...... 13 11.3.1 Ambulance...... 13 11.3.2 Police ...... 14 11.3.3 Fire ...... 14

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1. Introduction

1.1 Purpose of this report

Social infrastructure incorporates the facilities and services that are used for the physical, social, cultural or intellectual development or welfare of the community. The aim of the Parramatta Road Urban Transformation Programme Social Infrastructure Analysis is to determine the social infrastructure that will be required to accommodate the needs of the existing and future population of the Corridor. The report has been developed to:

 Assist local councils to plan for the provision of the physical social infrastructure required to meet the needs of their communities.  Provide a desktop assessment of the current level of provision of social infrastructure in the Study Area and Corridor.  Consider the social infrastructure planning approaches to identify the rates of provision for different types of social infrastructure in the Corridor.  Provide recommendations for new and upgraded facilities required to respond to future growth expected in the Corridor.  Outline next steps for studies that will assist in the detailed planning of the Precincts and communities along the Corridor.

1.2 Structure of this report

The Social Infrastructure Analysis has been developed in two volumes. Volume One contains the overall assessment of social infrastructure requirements across the Corridor. It includes an analysis of submissions received during exhibition of the draft Strategy, a review of the policy context, and an analysis of the existing and potential future population within each of the Precincts. Volume One presents an overview of the challenges with providing social infrastructure in an urban renewal context as well as recommendations for the social infrastructure required across the Corridor. In addition, Volume One provides recommendations for next steps that will assist in implementation of the Strategy.

This report, Volume Two, contains a detailed analysis for each of the eight individual Precincts. The analysis has been divided into local and regional social infrastructure. Each Precinct contains detailed recommendations regarding the provision of social infrastructure required to service their respective population as well as advice regarding implementation of these recommendations.

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2. Methodology

There are diverse communities that live and work along the Corridor. Every community has its own unique demographic profile, rate of growth, geography and population density. These factors all influence the provision of social infrastructure. The methodology outlined in Figure 1 was undertaken to ensure that the needs of each community are considered within the recommendations for social infrastructure.

This report has undertaken an analysis at the Precinct level to understand the existing and projected future community, identify existing social infrastructure facilities and identify potential opportunities. A detailed analysis of the Draft Precinct Plans has enabled recommendations to be made for the upgrade of existing facilities and potential locations for new facilities. These recommendations will need to be confirmed through a detailed audit of the existing community facilities as recommended in Next Steps in Section 5.3 of Volume One.

Figure 1 Methodology for preparing the social infrastructure analysis

Review of feedback

Demographic analysis

Desktop review of facilities

Review of relevant policies

Rates of provision

Review of Precinct plans

Recommendations

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3. Granville Precinct

Granville is a bustling multicultural town centre with a mix of social, retail and dining areas, which are located to the south of Granville train station. The urban transformation will focus on the area to the north of the station and will make the most of the easy access to the Granville Train station as well as the Parramatta CBD.

There is a significant amount of development occurring in the area surrounding Granville. This includes the North Parramatta Urban Renewal Precinct, redevelopment of the Camellia Precinct surrounding the Rosehill Racecourse and development within the Parramatta CBD.

Governance of the Granville Precinct is divided between City of Parramatta Council and the newly formed Cumberland Council.

3.1 The existing and potential future Granville community

The Granville community is multicultural with 55% of residents born in non-main English speaking countries in comparison to 26% for the Greater Sydney region. The Granville population is also younger with a median age of 31 compared to 36 for Greater Sydney. A summary of the key statistics is provided in Table 1. Maps of the census data used for the demographic analysis are provided in Appendix A of Volume One.

Table 1: Key demographics for existing Granville Precinct residents

Persons born in Average Median Median weekly People with a non-main household size Area age household post-school English-speaking (number of (years) income qualification countries persons) Granville 31 55% 2.9 $1,275 59% Precinct Greater 36 26% 2.7 $1,447 60% Sydney The population projections for the Draft Strategy prepared by Cox Richardson Architects for the short term (2016-2023) to medium to longer term (2024-2054) are provided in Table 2.

Table 2: Population projections for the Granville Precinct

Short term Medium to long term (2016 - 2023) (2024-2054) Granville 6,641 10,701

3.2 Analysis of social infrastructure

Following the council boundary changes in May 2016, the Granville town centre is now divided, with the southern portion of Granville located in the newly formed Cumberland Council and the remaining area within the City of Parramatta. Arrangements are currently in place to transfer the community facilities in Granville, namely the Granville Town Hall, Granville Branch Library, Granville Youth and Community Recreation Centre and Swimming Centre to be in the ownership and management of Cumberland Council.

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The following section provides an analysis of the local and district social infrastructure including opportunities that have been identified by the various councils. Figure 2 contains a map of all of the facilities that have been identified through the desktop audit and are including in the following discussion.

3.2.1 Community centres and meeting spaces There are seven Council owned facilities within or in close proximity to the Granville Precinct that provide services to the existing residents. The facilities include town halls, youth centres and libraries. These are listed in Table 3. The facilities are supported by a number of not-for-profit and privately operated facilities including the Parramatta PCYC, Granville Scout Hall and the Granville Multicultural Community Centre.

Table 3: Council owned community centres, meeting spaces and libraries that serve the Granville Precinct

Name Type Facilities Address Granville Town Hall Town hall Main hall with capacity 10 Carlton Street, for 200 people Granville Two meeting rooms Parramatta Town Hall Town hall Main hall with capacity 182 Church Street, for 100 people Parramatta Three meeting rooms Granville Youth & Youth centre Main hall with capacity 3A Memorial Drive, Community Recreation for 280 people Granville Centre Two meeting rooms Art room Interview room Computer room Granville Branch Library Branch library Meeting room 8 Carlton Street, Granville Parramatta City Library City library Meeting room 1-3 Fitzwilliam Street, Parramatta Merrylands Community Community centre Two meeting rooms 17 Miller Street, Centre Art and craft room Merrylands Jones Park Hall Function hall Function hall and 151 Burnett Street, kitchen Mays Hill

Opportunities identified by the Councils A Plan for Growing Sydney has identified Parramatta as Sydney’s second CBD. Consequently, there will be a significant amount of residential and employment growth within the CBD and in the immediate areas surrounding the CBD.

In response to overall population growth in the area, planning documents prepared by both Councils identify potential upgrades to existing facilities or for new facilities to be provided. Some of the projects outlined in these documents will benefit the future population of the Granville Precinct particularly facilities that will function as regional and district level facilities, for example the multipurpose arts and cultural facility. Although, these projects are acknowledged and identified in Table 4, local facilities will still be required to service the needs of the Granville Precinct.

In addition, Cumberland Council has acknowledged that planning is underway for the redevelopment of the youth and recreation centre in Memorial Park, Granville. According to Council, the site could support cultural/art facilities to support the whole of the Cumberland LGA and the new community centre and library could support the Granville Precinct. The new facility would enable existing facilities such as the

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Town Hall to support additional uses such as performance space, while the library could be converted into a community meeting space.

Table 4: Proposed community facilities identified by Councils

Proposal Location Document Upgrade/new community buildings throughout LGA Wide Parramatta Section 94A LGA including halls, meeting rooms, community Development Contributions Plan 20 centres, youth centres and the like, or the May 2015 provision of one community hub Upgrade/expand at least one library across the LGA Wide Parramatta Section 94A LGA. Development Contributions Plan 20 May 2015 A new 1,500m² community centre in Merrylands, Merrylands Holroyd Section 94 Development given its growth and accessibility by public Contributions Plan (2013) transport, and the refurbishment of existing community centres at other high-growth locations in the LGA.

3.2.2 Libraries

Existing facilities There are two libraries that within a 1km radius of the Granville Precinct as identified in Table 3. These include the Granville Branch Library and Parramatta Central Library. The Parramatta Central Library services the Greater Parramatta Region and therefore functions as a district level facility. The Granville Branch Library is the closest library to the Granville Precinct and is located just outside the Precinct across the railway line. A proposed cycle link will increase active travel connections to this library.

According to Cumberland Council, the Granville Library experiences high demand for flexible meeting space due to its programs catered to the young and multicultural populations. An assessment should be undertaken to determine whether the Granville Library building can be expanded to accommodate more flexible meeting spaces in the short to medium term or whether it is more cost effective to co-locate the library in the longer term with other community facilities on Council land elsewhere in Granville.

Opportunities Greater Parramatta Council is currently constructing a new Parramatta Central Library in Parramatta Square as part of the new town hall and civic building. The upgrade will provide increased capacity to accommodate growth in the resident population and workforce in the city centre. It is anticipated that the library will function as a district and perhaps even a regional facility. The upgraded library would be accessed by residents of the Granville Precinct.

Cumberland Council is currently planning to redevelop the youth and recreation centre in Memorial Park, Granville. If this site is redeveloped as a district level multipurpose community centre, then a new library should be incorporated into the development. The library would provide services for the new population generated by the Parramatta Urban Transformation Program as well as other urban renewal developments within the surrounding area including Camellia.

3.2.3 Cultural Facilities

Existing facilities The Granville Precinct’s close proximity to the Parramatta CBD will enable access for residents to regional cultural spaces such as:

 Riverside Theatre

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 Parramatta Artists Studio  The relocated Powerhouse Museum. In addition to these, multipurpose community centres such as the Granville Youth & Community Recreation Centre and Merrylands Community Centre also provide spaces for cultural activities.

Opportunities The development of a multipurpose community centre within Granville would enable existing facilities such as the Granville Town Hall and Granville Library to be repurposed. The Granville Town Hall has facilities ideal for a performance space, including a stage and changing rooms. There is an opportunity for these facilities to be upgraded to support this purpose.

3.2.4 Childcare and Out of School Hours Care

Existing facilities The majority of childcare providers within a 1km radius of the Granville Precinct are owned and operated by private operators. Cumberland Council operates five centres within the LGA. Three of these are located within the 1km radius of the Precinct. City of Parramatta Council operates one long day care centre which is located within the 1km radius. All primary schools listed in Table 53 provide OOSH services.

Table 5: Council operated childcare centres within 1km of the Granville Precinct

Centre Age Address Number of places Holroyd Children's Centre 6 weeks to school 13 Windsor Rd 45 (Gumnut Grove) age Merrylands Holroyd Children's Centre 6 weeks to school 1 Goodlet St 30 (Banksia Babes) age Merrylands Frances Fisk Child Care Centre 6 weeks to school 64 The Avenue 40 age Granville Jubilee Park Child Care Centre 6 weeks to school Jubilee Lane 42 age Harris Park The Early Education and Care Services Needs Analysis for Parramatta LGA (Parramatta City Council, 2015) identified that there is a current potential undersupply of 864 long day care places and 77 before/after school care places. The report estimates that by 2036 there will be a potential undersupply of approximately 2,898 long day care places and 671 before/after school care places.

3.2.5 Sportsground and recreation facilities

Existing facilities Granville is located close to a number of district parks and sporting grounds including FS Garside Park, Holroyd Sportsground and Ollie Webb Reserve. There are seven recreation areas within an 800m radius of the Granville Precinct, which cater to a wide variety of sport activities. A summary of the facilities across all of the recreation areas is provided in Table 6. The table has been based on a desktop review of existing facilities. As acknowledged in Volume One, a more detailed Recreation Needs Assessment is required to investigate how the existing facilities are currently used as well as recreation trends within the LGA that will influence future provision.

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Table 6: Summary of recreation facilities within Granville Precinct

Facility type Sport type Number of facilities Rugby field 9 Sportsfields Soccer fields 10 Half basketball court 3 Courts Full basketball court 1 Tennis 0 Outdoor youth recreation facility Skate park 2 Swimming pool Swimming pools 2

Opportunities The Granville Precinct is located close to two district parks and sporting grounds, FS Garside Park and Holroyd Sportsground. Council submissions to the Draft Open Space and Social Infrastructure Report identified a number of opportunities for the open space and recreation facilities within the Granville Precinct. Council suggestions included:

 Granville Park – currently this park is leased to the Parramatta Rugby Union and access to the facilities is restricted by a fence. The lower three soccer fields have restricted use due to resident objections. There is the potential for facilities in this park to be upgraded.  FS Garside Park – reconfiguration and upgrade of the Park to increase open space accessibility. The Recreation Needs Assessment will need to examine these parks in greater detail to understand their role, management of space and opportunities for future use.

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Figure 2: Social infrastructure currently servicing the Granville Precinct

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3.3 Social infrastructure requirements for the Granville Precinct

The Granville Precinct includes a local town centre with the redevelopment proposed to create a new urban plaza and main street. The population growth within the Precinct could be as high as 10,000 residents. In addition, there are other urban renewal projects within the surrounding area such as the Parramatta CBD and the Camellia Urban Renewal Precinct. Although there are seven community facilities within or surrounding the Precinct, additional facilities will be required to accommodate the forecasted growth.

Following recent council boundary changes, the southern portion of Granville is located in the newly formed Cumberland Council and the remaining area is within the City of Parramatta. The most efficient opportunities that exist to provide for new or upgraded community facilities (including library and community centre) to support the significant growth physically sit within the Cumberland Council. The City of Parramatta and Cumberland Councils will need to work together to ensure infrastructure delivery for the new population is planned.

To support the population growth it is recommended that a new multipurpose facility be provided within the Granville Town Centre. Council has acknowledged that planning is underway for the redevelopment of the youth and recreation centre in Memorial Park Granville, so there is the opportunity for this site to be used for this purpose. The multipurpose community centre should be of sufficient size to function as a district level facility with facilities including meeting space, office space, youth facility and a local library. For a facility of such a size, development contributions should be sought from other urban renewal projects in the area.

In regards to library facilities, the Granville Library is located just outside the Precinct across the rail line. Improved pedestrian access to the facility and upgrades will enable the library to service the community in the short to medium term. However, the growth within the precinct will require a larger facility. By incorporating a new library into the proposed multipurpose community centre, the Granville Town Hall and Library will be able to repurposed. Both facilities could be used a community meeting spaces and the Town Hall could provide additional performance space.

Although the area is well served by sport and recreation facilities, not all of these are currently accessible to the public. For example, Granville Park is leased to Parramatta Rugby Union with restricted community access. In the short term an upgrade to Granville Park should be undertaken to enable public access to up to three sports field. Approximately two new sport fields will be required by 2054.

There are relatively few multipurpose courts that service the Precinct and no tennis courts. It is recommended that one multipurpose court and two tennis courts be provided within the Precinct. These could be located within the areas identified for new open space. Alternatively, the proposed courts could be indoor as part of the proposed multipurpose community centre. Given the amount of growth proposed for the area, it is recommended that a recreation needs study be undertaken to identify future recreation trends and assess the capacity of existing facilities to accommodate growth. The study should identify short, medium and long term options for accommodating active recreation needs.

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Table 7: Social infrastructure requirements for the Granville Precinct

Community Facility Short term Medium to long term Type Rate of provision (2016 - 2023 (2024-2054) Meeting Spaces - Consider increasing capacity Upgrade or extension to The provision of a new Local of existing spaces or replace Merrylands Community multipurpose community existing facilities if not Centre. centre to be located within appropriate or develop the Granville Town Centre. partnerships to utilise Council have identified that facilities in other ownership this could be on the site of The space should be an the existing Youth and appropriate size to cater for Recreation Centre in the population and a range Granville. The Centre of activities. A minimum size should be developed as a of 60m2 is recommended for district level facility with one activity room. contributions obtained from developments across the surrounding area. Community centre One centre: 20,001 - 50,000 Contributions from the – district people Granville Precinct should include: The centre should be a minimum of 500m2 and up  At least three meeting to 1,000m2 in size rooms each with a floor space of at least Library 28 m2 per 1,000 residents Additional 186m2 of floor 60m2. space  Library floor space of Extension to Granville at least 300m2 Branch Library or a new library in the proposed multipurpose community centre. Cultural space Consider increasing capacity Upgrade of cultural Cultural space to be of existing cultural spaces by facilities within existing provided. This could be installing additional features centres including the within the new within existing facilities or Granville Multicultural multipurpose community developing partnerships to Community Centre centre, or alternatively utilise facilities in other could be to support the ownership upgrade of facilities in the Granville Town Hall so that it can be used as a performance space Childcare One place for every two The provision of 266 The provision of 375 children aged 0 to 5 years for childcare places by the childcare places by the residents. public or private sector. public or private sector.

Outside of school One Before School Care The provision of 31 The provision of 50 Before hours (OOSH) (BSC) place per 17 children Before School Care School Care Places by the 5-11 years Places by the public or public or private sector. private sector.

One After School Care (ASC) The provision of 106 The provision of 171 After place per five children aged After School Care Places School Care Places by the 5-11 years by the public or private public or private sector. sector. One Vacation Care (VC) place The provision of 76 The provision of 122 per seven children aged 5-11 Vacation Care Places by Vacation Care Places by the years), the public or private public or private sector. sector. Sports field One sports ground The provision of one The provision of one (comprising two playing sportsground or sportsground

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fields) per 5,000 people alternatively upgrade (minimum 5 ha) Granville Park to facilitate Consider shared used of access to an additional school sports grounds. three sport fields currently access to this Park is restricted. Outdoor sports One multipurpose court: One multipurpose court Upgrade of new facilities court 10,000 people Two tennis courts. These provided. Two tennis courts: 10,000 could be provided in the people areas proposed for new open space within the Precinct.

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4. Auburn Precinct

The Auburn Precinct is a major employment area on Parramatta Road and a true mixed use area. As well as industrial, commercial and retail uses, Auburn is home to the Auburn Botanic Gardens on the edge of the Duck River and many residential areas housing a diverse population, 60 per cent of whom were born overseas. Auburn City Council has been merged with part of Parramatta City Council and Holroyd City Council to create the newly formed Cumberland Council. This Council will govern the Auburn Precinct.

4.1 The existing and potential future Auburn community

The Auburn community is multicultural with 59% of residents born in non-main English speaking countries in comparison to 26% for the Greater Sydney region. The Auburn population is also younger with a median age of 33 compared to 36 for Greater Sydney. The community also has a significantly lower income $974 compared to $1,447 for Greater Sydney. A summary of the key statistics is provided in Table 8. Maps of the census data used for the demographic analysis are provided in Appendix A of Volume One.

Table 8: Key demographics for existing Auburn Precinct residents

Average Median Persons born in Median weekly People with a post- household size Area age non-main English- household school (number of (years) speaking countries income qualification persons) Auburn 33 59% 3.0 $974 50% Precinct Greater 36 26% 2.7 $1,447 60% Sydney

The population projections for the Draft Strategy prepared by Cox Richardson Architects for the short term (2016-2023) to medium to longer term (2024-2054), is projected in Table 9.

Table 9: Population projections for the Auburn Precinct

Short term (2016 - 2023) Medium to long term (2024-2054) Auburn 2,241 2,241

4.2 Analysis of social infrastructure

The following section provides an analysis of the local and district social infrastructure including opportunities that have been identified by the councils. Figure 3 contains a map of all of the facilities that have been identified through the desktop audit and are including in the following discussion.

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Figure 3: Current social infrastructure that services the Auburn Precinct

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4.2.1 Community centres and meetings spaces

Existing facilities There are four Council owned facilities within or in close proximity to the Auburn Precinct that provide services to the existing residents. The facilities include town halls, youth centres and libraries. These are listed in Table 10. The Council facilities are supported by a number of not-for-profit and privately operated facilities and these include the Auburn District Girl Guides, Lidcombe Scout Hall and New South Wales Auburn Turkish Islamic Cultural Centre.

Table 10: Council owned community centres, meeting spaces and libraries that serve the Granville Precinct

Facility name Type Facilities Address Auburn Centre Multipurpose Main hall (capacity 100) Cnr Macquarie and For Community community centre Multipurpose room (capacity 60) Hutchinson Road, Auburn, NSW 2144 Computer/training room (capacity for up 16) Lounge area (capacity for 10) Youth space (capacity for 25) Outdoor BBQ & grassed area Commercial kitchen Auburn Town hall Auburn Town Hall Auditorium with 1 Susan Street, Auburn, Town Hall adjacent community space NSW, 2144 (Exhibition Gallery) and meeting room (the Sommerville Room) Auburn Youth centre Meeting rooms Wyatt Park, Church Youth Centre Street, Lidcombe Auburn Library Meeting rooms Civic Place, 1 Susan City Library Street, Auburn

Opportunities Within the Draft Auburn City Community Facilities Strategy 2014-2024, Council has identified opportunities within existing sites that could provide additional community use. These include:

 Upgrade of the office space and auditorium within the former Community Health Centre in Auburn, located within the Precinct.  Redevelopment of the former Lidcombe RSL as a multipurpose community centre. More recent advice from Council has acknowledge that the Auburn Community Health Centre will be demolished, there is therefore an opportunity to provide a new facility on the existing site. Plans for the site are still to be determined by Council.

4.2.2 Libraries

Existing facilities Auburn Central Library is located within Auburn Precinct at 1 Susan Street, Auburn. The library is well utilised with approximately 311,483 visitors in 2013. The Lidcombe library is located just outside the Precinct at Bridge Street, Lidcombe, this library is a branch facility with smaller capacity. In 2013 it had approximately 57,251 visitors.

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Opportunities identified by Council Additional library facilities will be required to accommodate the future population of the Auburn Precinct. Opportunities for upgrades to existing facilities as identified within the Draft Auburn City Community Facilities Strategy 2014-2024 include:

 Expansion of Auburn Central Library.  Providing a new library in Lidcombe as part of a new multipurpose community centre at the former Lidcombe RSL site.

4.2.3 Cultural Facilities

Existing facilities Cumberland Council operates the Peacock Gallery and Auburn Arts studio located just outside the Auburn Precinct within the Auburn Botanic Gardens. These facilities comprise of two gallery spaces and an artists’ studio. Some of the local facilities listed in Table 10 provide spaces for cultural activities. These include Auburn Centre for Community, Auburn Town Hall, New South Wales Auburn Turkish Islamic Cultural Centre and Auburn Diversity Services.

Opportunities The Draft Auburn City Community Facilities Strategy 2014 – 2024 has recommended the upgrade of facilities within the Peacock Gallery and Auburn Arts Studio. These could include converting the Bonsai Garden Area adjoining the Peacock Gallery and Auburn Arts Studio into a permanent covered outdoor function and cultural space.

A pre-planning proposal was submitted to Auburn Council in March 2016 for the development of an Arts Precinct on the former Harvey Norman Site on the corner of Parramatta Road and St Hilliers Road. The proposal includes provision of artist studios, art gallery and performance space.

The newly formed Cumberland Council provides additional opportunities for a regional gallery and multi-arts space to be incorporated into the multipurpose community centre within the Granville Precinct. Facilities could include galleries with permanent or temporary exhibitions, spaces for performance and workshops, production and rehearsal space. While contributions can be sought from development within the Auburn and Granville Precincts, other urban renewal projects should also make contributions so that the facility can be developed as a district level facility. Plans for community facilities will be determined by Council in the development of The Cumberland Community Facilities Strategy 2017.

4.2.4 Childcare and Out of School Hours Care

Existing facilities The majority of childcare providers within the Auburn LGA are owned and operated by private providers. Cumberland Council operates occasional and long daycare at the Auburn Long Day Care Centre. All primary schools listed in Table 5311.1.1 provide OOSH services.

Table 11: Council operated childcare centres within 1km of the Auburn Precinct

Centre Age Address Number of places Auburn Long Day Child 0-5 years 17 Northumberland Rd, 48 Care Centre Auburn 2144

Opportunities In 2013, Council undertook a Childcare Needs Assessment Survey to determine the current and future demand for childcare services in the Auburn LGA. At the time, Auburn City had only 717 licensed places for 6,631 children (0 to 5 years) (10.8%) highlighting a significant level of under provision.

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The Auburn City Community Facilities Strategy 2014 – 2024 has stated that there is a plan to expand the Auburn Long Day Child Care Centre to allow for the additional provision of 60 places. There is also the opportunity for a new childcare centre to be provided in the multipurpose community centre that is proposed for the Lidcombe RSL.

4.2.5 Sportsground and recreation facilities

Existing facilities The Cumberland Council LGA includes the Sydney Olympic Park Area (although the area is managed by the Sydney Olympic Park Authority). This enables residents to access a number of world class facilities such as Acer Arena, ANZ Stadium, the Aquatic Centre, the Millennium Parklands and the Sydney Showground. These facilities are regional facilities and provide services to broader Sydney. Facilities that cater to the needs of the local population are also required.

There are two district level parks located just outside the Auburn Precinct. Mona Park, which is one of the largest parks in the western part of Auburn, is located approximately 950m from the Auburn Precinct. Mona Park has four playing fields and has floodlighting. Wyatt Park is located approximately 1 km from the Parramatta Road corridor and includes two sports fields.

At the local level there are three areas of public open space within an 800m catchment of the Precinct as well as a number of private facilities including the Auburn Basketball Centre, Lidcombe Tennis Centre and a shooting gallery. A summary of the facilities across all of the recreation areas is provided in Table 12. The table has been based on a desktop review of existing facilities. As acknowledged in Volume One, a more detailed Recreation Needs Assessment is required to investigate how the existing facilities are currently used as well as recreation trends within the LGA that will influence future provision.

Table 12: Summary of recreation facilities within Auburn Precinct

Facility type Sport type Number of facilities Rugby field (including 2 cricket/AFL) Sportsfields Soccer fields 3 Cricket oval 1 Full basketball court 3 Courts Tennis 7

Opportunities identified by Council Although located just outside of the 800m catchment area for the Auburn Precinct, the Ruth Everuss Aquatic Centre will provide aquatic facilities to residents within the Precinct. This facility is currently being redeveloped into a larger facility including the provision of a 50m outdoor pool, a 30m x 25m outdoor water polo pool, an outdoor children's interactive water play shaded pool, air-conditioned indoor 25m pool, family leisure pool and program pool. It is anticipated that the redevelopment will be completed by October 2016.

Cumberland Council has recognized that a significant upgrade is required for Wyatt Park. Council will prepare a master plan for the Park that will guide the upgrade. Auburn Park is currently being upgraded and will include a half basketball court.

Wyatt Park is also located just outside the Precinct, however it is accessible as a district level facility for residents and businesses along the Parramatta Road corridor. Cumberland Council will shortly prepare a master plan for the Park which will guide the upgrade.

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Volume One discusses the challenge of providing open space within the Parramatta Road Corridor, particularly to provide for active recreation requirements. Indoor sport and recreation facilities is one option for providing additional recreation facilities without requiring significant areas of open space. Cumberland Council has identified that there is an opportunity for such a facility to be provided on the corner of Silverwater and Parramatta Road. Council has suggested that the facility be similar to the Five Dock sport and leisure centre. The Recreation Needs Study suggested as a Next Step in Volume One could assist with further identifying the potential for this site.

4.3 Social infrastructure requirements for the Auburn Precinct

The Auburn Precinct is located close to the Auburn Town Centre, towards the southern end of the Precinct. There are number of facilities within the Town Centre that are well utilised by the community and these include the Auburn Library and Auburn Civic Centre. The Auburn Centre for Community located just outside the town centre but within the Auburn Precinct is also well utilised.

There is a high level of demand for community facilities within Auburn and this is acknowledged within the various Council policies and planning documents. Development within the area will place further pressure on these facilities. However, there are number of opportunistic sites that could be redeveloped for community use, these sites include; the former Auburn Community Health Centre and the Lidcombe RSL. In addition, the multipurpose community centre proposed in the Granville Precinct, provides an opportunity for district level facilities that can cater for residents in Auburn. These facilities could include a regional gallery and multi-arts space or a youth facility.

Although the Auburn Precinct is in close proximity to Sydney Olympic Park, these facilities are of a regional scale and not always available for local residents. It is therefore important that sufficient local facilities are provided. The population would generate the need for an additional sports field and upgrades to other facilities within the Precinct. Council has identified that Wyatt Park will be upgraded so there are opportunities for upgrades within the Park. In addition, there is the potential for additional recreation facilities to be provided in an indoor sports centre and Council has identified a site on Silverwater Road for these purposes. A recreation needs assessment of the area would assist in determining the recreation requirements of the future population as well as identifying suitable sites for new facilities.

Table 13: Summary of social infrastructure required for the Auburn Precinct

Community Facility Short term need Medium to long term (2024- Rate of provision Type (2016 – 2021) 2054) Meeting Spaces - Consider increasing Increase capacity of Additional floor space to Local capacity of existing spaces existing space such as the proposed or replace existing the Auburn Centre for multipurpose community facilities if not appropriate Community. This could centre in the Granville or develop partnerships to be in the form of a Precinct - approx. 100m². utilise facilities in other contribution for an ownership additional The space should be an multipurpose space. appropriate size to cater for the population and a range of activities. A minimum size of 60m2 is recommended for one activity room. Community One centre: 20,001 - centre – district 50,000 people The centre should be a minimum of 500m2 and

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Community Facility Short term need Medium to long term (2024- Rate of provision Type (2016 – 2021) 2054) up to 1,000m2 in size Library 28 m2 per 1,000 Expansion of Auburn Additional 63m² of new residents Central Library of floor space to a new approximately 62m² of library either in the floor space or as proposed Lidcombe determined by the multipurpose community community facility centre or the relocation of audit. the Granville Library Cultural space Consider increasing Enhancement or The provision of one capacity of existing upgrade of facilities at cultural space or two cultural spaces by the Peacock Gallery artist studios, these could installing additional and Auburn Arts Studio be within a new facility features within existing - approx. 100m². To be such as the proposed facilities or developing determined by the multipurpose community partnerships to utilise community facilities centre in Granville. facilities in other audit. ownership. Childcare One place for every two The provision of 90 The provision of 90 places children aged 0 to 5 years places to be provided to be provided by the for residents. by the public and public and private sector. private sector.

Outside of school One Before School Care The provision of 11 The provision of 11 Before hours (OOSH) (BSC) place per 17 Before School Care School Care Places to be children 5-11 years Places to be provided provided by the public and by the public and private sector. private sector.

One After School Care The provision of 36 The provision of 36 After (ASC) place per five After School Care School Care Places to be children aged 5-11 years Places to be provided provided by the public and by the public and private sector. private sector. One Vacation Care (VC) The provision of 26 The provision of 26 place per seven children Vacation Care Places Vacation Care Places to aged 5-11 years), to be provided by the be provided by the public public and private and private sector. sector. Sportsground One sports ground Upgrade of Auburn Provision of one (comprising two playing Park. sportsground, this could fields) per 5,000 people be within the upgraded (minimum 5 ha) Wyatt Park or as a Consider shared used of contribution to the school sports grounds. development of an indoor sport facility. Outdoor sports One multipurpose court: Partnership to upgrade The provision of facilities court 10,000 people facilities within private within an indoor sports Two tennis courts: 10,000 facilities such as the centre. people Auburn Basketball Centre or the Lidcombe Tennis Centre to encourage greater

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Community Facility Short term need Medium to long term (2024- Rate of provision Type (2016 – 2021) 2054) public access.

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5. Homebush Precinct

Homebush is a mix of old and new, with a rich heritage that includes a theatre, inter-war commercial buildings and Federation houses, as well newer developments such as office and business park-type areas, industrial sites and new apartment buildings. Residents have access to five rail stations; jobs at Sydney Olympic Park, Burwood, Parramatta and Sydney CBD; world-class sporting facilities and green spaces at Sydney Olympic Park. The Bakehouse Quarter around George Street is a thriving entertainment and lifestyle area.

The Homebush Precinct is currently divided between Strathfield Municipal Council, City of Canada Bay Council and Burwood Municipal Council. Under the Fit for the Future Council amalgamations these three Councils may be merged into one council.

5.1 The existing and potential future Homebush community

The Homebush community is multicultural with 50% of residents born in non-main English speaking countries in comparison to 26% for the Greater Sydney region. The Homebush population is also younger with a median age of 30 compared to 36 for Greater Sydney. A summary of the key statistics is provided in Table 14. Maps of the census data used for the demographic analysis are provided in Appendix A of Volume One.

Table 14: Key demographics for existing Homebush Precinct residents

Persons born in Average Median Median weekly People with a non-main English- household size Area age household post-school speaking (number of (years) income qualification countries persons) Homebush 30 50% 2.7 $1,487 69% Precinct Greater 36 26% 2.7 $1,447 60% Sydney The population projections for the Draft Strategy prepared by Cox Richardson Architects for the short term (2016-2023) to medium to longer term (2024-2054), is provided in Table 15.

Table 15: Population projections for the Homebush Precinct

Short term (2016 - 2023) Medium to long term (2024-2054) Homebush 8,310 19,753

5.2 Analysis of social infrastructure

The following section provides an analysis of the local and district social infrastructure including opportunities that have been identified by the Councils. Figure 4 contains a map of all of the facilities that have been identified through the desktop audit and are including in the following discussion.

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Figure 4: Current social infrastructure that services the Homebush Precinct

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5.2.1 Community centres and meetings spaces

Existing facilities There are nine Council owned facilities within or in close proximity to the Homebush Precinct that provide services to the existing residents. Four of these facilities are operated by Strathfield Council, two of these facilities are operated by Canada Bay and three of these facilities are operated by Burwood Council. In accordance with Fit for the Future, these three Councils will merge resulting in all of the facilities being operated by the one Council. The facilities include town halls, youth centres and libraries and are listed in Table 106. The Council facilities are supported by a number of not-for-profit and privately operated facilities and these include the Victoria Avenue Community Precinct Hall and The Russian Club.

Table 16: Council owned community centres, meeting spaces and libraries that serve the Homebush Precinct

Facility name Type Facilities Address

Strathfield Community The Community Centre can be used for a 1B Bates Street, Community Centre Centre range of activities including meetings, Homebush community and recreational activities. Strathfield Men’s Mens shed Wednesdays and Saturdays between 10am 28 Pomeroy Street Shed and 4pm North Strathfield Strathfield Main Library One large meeting room and three small 65-67 Rochester Library interview rooms Street, Homebush Strathfield Town Town Hall Strathfield Town Hall complex has a hall, 65 Homebush Road, Hall supper room, kitchen and stage (including Strathfield dressing rooms). Concord Community The Community Centre includes two 1A Gibbs Street, Community Centre centre function areas and a kitchen. The facility Concord has a capacity for 150 people. Concord Library Library Two meeting rooms 60 Flavelle Street, Concord George Street Community Meeting room Cnr of George Street Community Centre centre and Elsie Street Burwood Park Community Medium size hall (suitable for up to 60 Comer Street, Community Centre centre people) Burwood Burwood Library Library 200 seat auditorium corner of Railway and Community Three meetings rooms Parade and Conder Hub Street

Opportunities All three Councils have acknowledged the need for additional community facilities within various planning documents and have started to identify potential opportunities for either expanding the capacity of existing facilities, or providing new facilities through potential land acquisitions.

Table 17 provides a summary of potential opportunities identified by the Councils. Developing partnerships with the not for profit and private providers of community facilities would also provide additional opportunities for the use of community spaces.

Table 17: Community infrastructure proposals suggested by Councils

Proposal Location Document Strathfield Municipal Council Development of a new multi- Courallie Avenue – site to Strathfield Council’s Direct Development

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purpose community centre, be identified and Contributions Plan 2010 – 2030 (2010) approximately 125m2. acquired by Council Development of a new multi- Parramatta Road Precinct Strathfield Council’s Direct Development purpose community centre, Multi-Purpose Centre – Contributions Plan 2010 – 2030 (2010) approximately 200m2 site to be identified and acquired by Council City of Canada Bay Council Redevelop as multipurpose facility Concord Community City of Canada Bay Community Facilities co-locating community services. Centre Resourcing Strategy (2011) Retain one function/hall space. City of Canada Bay S94 Development Contributions Plan (2015) Burwood Council Provide indoor community facility Burwood Park Burwood-Concord Community Facilities floor space in Burwood Park to and Open Space Strategy (2014) provide: • Shared space for playgroups, children’s parties, and youth programs • Storage space to support multiple uses • Space to support set up and delivery of community and Council events held in the park • Disabled toilets Options include either upgrading the existing facility or building a new small facility connected to the tennis courts and/or café. Manage and promote George George Street Community Burwood-Concord Community Facilities Street Community Venue as a Centre and Open Space Strategy (2014) community and Council space including for Council programs and exhibition space

5.2.2 Libraries

Existing facilities There are three libraries that operate within a 1km radius of the Homebush Precinct, as identified in Table 16. They include Strathfield Main Library, Concord Library, and Burwood Library and Community Hub. All of the libraries are the main central libraries for each of the LGAs. The Burwood Library and Community Hub is the newest facility and opened in 2014. The Community Hub includes a 200 seat auditorium with audio- visual technology as well as three meeting rooms. The Strathfield Library was upgraded in 2004 with additional floor space, as a result of this recent expansion this facility may be at capacity not able to accommodate any further growth.

5.2.3 Cultural facilities

Existing facilities The Homebush Precinct is in close proximity to Sydney Olympic Park which includes a number of regional cultural facilities including:

 Newington Armory and Amphitheatre  ANZ Stadium  Sydney Showground.

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At the local level, the majority of community facilities within a 1km radius of the Homebush Precinct are multipurpose with facilities to cater for cultural activities, for example the Burwood Library includes a 200 seat auditorium. The Victoria Avenue Community Precinct Hall provides a facility for shows and performances.

Opportunities Some of the Councils have identified facilities that have the potential to accommodate cultural facilities they include:

 The Concord Memorial Hall, which is located just outside of the Homebush Precinct, has been recommended within the City of Canada Bay Community Facilities Resourcing Strategy (2011) to be rebranded as a cultural facility.  The Burwood-Concord Community Hub and the George Street Community Centre could provide a space for Community and Council exhibitions as recommended within the Burwood-Concord Community Facilities and Open Space Strategy (2014).

5.2.4 Childcare and Out of School Hours Care

Existing facilities The majority of childcare providers within the Strathfield and Canada Bay LGAs are owned and operated by private operators. Strathfield Council operates three facilities and City of Canada Bay Council operates two facilities within a 1km radius of the Homebush Precinct. These facilities are listed in Table 18. All primary schools listed in Table 53 provide OOSH services.

Table 18: Council operated childcare centres within 1km of the Homebush Precinct

Number of Centre Age Address places Strathfield One Stop Child Care 6 weeks to Fraser Street, 85 Services 6 years Strathfield Kuralee Childrens Centre 6 weeks to 52 Hampstead Road, 59 6 years Homebush West Strathfield Sessional Preschool 3-5 years 1A Bates Street, Homebush 46 Victoria Avenue Children’s Centre 6 weeks to 64 Victoria Avenue, Concord 47 pre-school age West Wellbank Children's Centre 6 weeks to 6 60 Flavelle St, 51 years Concord

Opportunities According to the City Of Canada Bay Community Facilities Resourcing Strategy (2011) there is a current undersupply of 60 childcare places in the LGA and this will increase to 706 places by 2031. The demand is demonstrated by the waiting list at Council’s Wellbank Children Centre that currently has 200 names.

The Victoria Avenue Children’s Centre was developed by City of Canada Bay Council in partnership with the DET as part of the Victoria Avenue Public School. This model has been successful in delivering a new public school as well as a range of community facilities and services. There is the opportunity for a similar partnership to be undertaken if there is the development of a new school within the Precinct. This new school should include a childcare facility.

Strathfield Council has plans to upgrade the Strathfield One Stop Child Care Services facility that is located within Airey Park. According to Strathfield Council’s Direct Development Contributions Plan 2010 – 2030 (2010), the facility will be upgraded to include additional floor space for before and after school care facilities.

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5.2.5 Sportsground and recreation facilities

Existing facilities The Homebush Precinct is in close proximity to the Sydney Olympic Park Area. This enables residents to access a number of world class facilities such as Acer Arena, ANZ Stadium, the Aquatic Centre, the Millennium Parklands and the Sydney Showground. These facilities are regional facilities and provide services to broader Sydney, facilities that cater to the needs of the local population are also required.

There are six areas of public open space within an 800m catchment of the Precinct and these include Mason Park and Queen Elizabeth Park. Both of these parks have three sporting fields each and are widely used.

Mona Park is one of the largest parks in the western part of Auburn. The park is the premier venue within the local government area for cricket. There are number of private facilities in close proximity to the Precinct including the Auburn Basketball Centre and Lidcombe Tennis Centre. A summary of the facilities across all of the recreation areas is provided in Table 12. The table has been based on a desktop review of existing facilities. As acknowledged in Volume One, a more detailed Recreation Needs Assessment is required to investigate how the existing facilities are currently used as well as recreation trends within the LGA that will influence future provision.

Table 19: Summary of recreation facilities within Homebush Precinct

Facility type Sport type Number of facilities Rugby field (including 5 Sportsfields cricket/AFL) Soccer fields 8 Courts Tennis 6

5.3 Recommendations for the Homebush Precinct

Homebush will provide high-density housing and a mix of different uses, taking advantage of its access to four train stations, Sydney Olympic Park and open spaces. The population growth within the Precinct is significant accommodating approximately 43% of the growth within the Parramatta Road Corridor. The Bakehouse Quarter is located in the middle of the Homebush Precinct and it is anticipated that this will function as the local town centre.

Although there are nine Council owned facilities within or in close proximity to the Homebush Precinct that provide services to the existing residents. Additional facilities will be required to accommodate growth within the Precinct. Strathfield Council has acknowledged that new facilities are required and have plans to develop a community centre just outside the Precinct on Courallie Avenue. This could provide some assistance in meeting the needs of the community in the short to medium term. An audit of existing council facilities would assist in identifying opportunities for upgrade or expansion of these facilities.

The population projected for the Precinct will support the provision of a multipurpose community centre and this should be located within the Bakehouse Quarter. The facility could also incorporate the Strathfield Mens Shed which is in poor condition and located just outside of the Bakehouse Quarter. The community centre should also include cultural facilities such as artist studio or even a small performance space.

Although there are three libraries in relatively close proximity to the Precinct, these facilities have limited opportunities for expansion to accommodate growth within the Precinct. The proposed multipurpose community centre could also include space for a branch library.

The Homebush Precinct will generate the need for additional recreation facilities. If land is not available then the multipurpose courts could be provided as indoor facilities, perhaps incorporated into the

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multipurpose community centre. A recreation needs assessment of the area would assist in determining the recreation requirements of the future population as well as identifying suitable sites for new facilities.

Table 20: Summary of social infrastructure required for the Homebush Precinct

Community Facility Short term need Medium to long term (2024- Rate of provision Type (2016 – 2021) 2054) Meeting Spaces - Local Consider increasing capacity Enhancement or Development of a new of existing spaces or replace extension of an multipurpose community existing facilities if not existing facility to be centre within the centre of appropriate or develop determined by a the Homebush Precinct near partnerships to utilise community facilities the Bakehouse Quarter. The facilities in other ownership audit. facility should have sufficient The space should be an space for at least two appropriate size to cater for meeting rooms, with a total the population and a range floor area of 120m2. of activities. A minimum size of 60m2 is recommended for one activity room. Community centre – One centre: 20,001 - 50,000 district people The centre should be a minimum of 500m2 and up to 1,000m2 in size

Libraries 28 m2 per 1,000 residents Additional 118m2 of Development of a new floor space. This library within the Bakehouse could be provided Quarter. To be 548m2. within an existing facility either Strathfield, Concord or Burwood. Cultural space Consider increasing capacity The provision of The provision of cultural of existing cultural spaces by exhibition facilities within the proposed installing additional features space/facilities Bakehouse quarter within existing facilities or within the Burwood community centre developing partnerships to Community Hub and utilise facilities in other George Street ownership Community Centre Childcare One place for every two The provision of The provision of 691 places children aged 0 to 5 years for 332 places by the by the public or private residents. public or private sector. sector. Outside of school hours One Before School Care The provision of 39 The provision of 93 Before (OOSH) (BSC) place per 17 children Before School Care School Care places by the 5-11 years Places by the public public or private sector. or private sector. One After School Care (ASC) The provision of The provision of 316 After place per five children aged 133 After School School Care places by the 5-11 years Care places by the public or private sector. public or private sector. One Vacation Care (VC) place The provision of 95 The provision of 226 per seven children aged 5-11 Vacation Care Vacation Care places by the years), places by the public public or private sector. or private sector. Sportsground One sports ground One sportsground One sportsground (local (comprising two playing facility) and one double

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Community Facility Short term need Medium to long term (2024- Rate of provision Type (2016 – 2021) 2054) fields) per 5,000 people (two playing fields) sportsground (district level (minimum 5 ha) facility) Consider shared used of school sports grounds. Outdoor sports court One multipurpose court: Upgrade of existing Two multipurpose court 10,000 people facilities. Four tennis courts Two tennis courts: 10,000 people

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6. Burwood-Concord Precinct

The Burwood-Concord Precinct is a northern extension of the Burwood Town Centre, which is a major hub with a shopping centre, main street shops, a transport interchange, higher density housing and a beautiful city park. Its many transport options provide great access to Sydney Olympic Park, Parramatta CBD and Sydney CBD. In other parts of the Precinct, heritage houses, schools and corner stores show how the area has changed over time. Large areas of parkland are scattered throughout the Precinct’s north.

Governance of the Burwood-Concord Precinct is currently divided between Burwood Council and the City of Canada Bay Council. Under the Fit for the Future Council amalgamations, these two Councils will be merged with Strathfield Municipal Council to form a new Council.

6.1 The existing and potential future Burwood-Concord community

The Burwood-Concord community profile is comparative with the averages for the Greater Sydney Region. The Community is more multicultural with 44% of residents born in non-main English speaking countries in comparison to 26% for the Greater Sydney region. A summary of the key statistics is provided in Table 21. Maps of the census data used for the demographic analysis are provided in Appendix A of Volume One.

Table 21: Key demographics for existing Burwood-Concord Precinct residents

Persons born in Average Median Median weekly People with a non-main English- household size Area age household post-school speaking (number of (years) income qualification countries persons) Burwood- Concord 37 44% 2.8 $1,331 59% Precinct Greater 36 26% 2.7 $1,447 60% Sydney The population projections for the Draft Strategy prepared by Cox Richardson Architects for the short term (2016-2023) to medium to longer term (2024-2054), are projected in Table 22.

Table 22: Population projections for the Burwood-Concord Precinct

Short term (2016 - 2023) Medium to long term (2024-2054) Burwood-Concord 7,020 11,426

6.2 Analysis of social infrastructure

The following section provides an analysis of the local and district social infrastructure including opportunities that have been identified by the Councils. Figure 5 contains a map of all of the facilities that have been identified through the desktop audit and are including in the following discussion.

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Figure 5: Current social infrastructure that services the Burwood-Concord Precinct

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6.2.1 Community centres and meetings spaces

Existing facilities There are six Council owned facilities within or in close proximity to the Burwood-Concord Precinct that provide services to the existing residents. Two of these facilities are operated by Canada Bay and four of these facilities are operated by Burwood Council. In accordance with Fit for the Future, these two Councils will merge resulting in all of the facilities being operated by the one Council. The facilities include town halls, youth centres and libraries and are listed in Table 23. The Council facilities are supported by a number of not-for-profit and privately operated facilities and these include the Concord Scout Hall, 1st Burwood Scout Hall and Burwood PCYC.

Table 23: Council owned community centres, meeting spaces and libraries within a 1km radius of Burwood-Concord Precinct

Facility name Type Facilities Address Canada Bay Council facilities Concord Community Community The Community Centre includes two 1A Gibbs Street Centre centre function areas and a kitchen. The facility has a capacity for 150 people. Concord Library Library Two meeting rooms 60 Flavelle Street Burwood Council Facilities George Street Community Meeting room Cnr of George Street Community Centre centre & Elsie Streets Burwood Park Community Medium size hall Comer Street Community Centre centre (suitable for up to 60 people) Woodstock Community Community Four meeting rooms 22 Church Street Centre centre One conference room One ball room Burwood Library and Library 200 Seat Auditorium Corner of Railway Community Hub Three Meetings rooms Parade & Conder Streets

Opportunities Both Councils have acknowledged the need for additional community facilities within various planning documents and have started to identify potential opportunities for either expanding the capacity of existing facilities, or providing new facilities through potential land acquisitions. Table 24 provides a summary of potential opportunities identified by the Councils. Developing partnerships with the not for profit and private providers of community facilities would also provide additional opportunities for the use of community spaces.

Table 24: Community infrastructure proposals suggested by Councils

Proposal Location Document Redevelop as multipurpose facility co- Concord Community City of Canada Bay Community Facilities locating community services. Centre Resourcing Strategy (2011) Retain one function/hall space. City of Canada Bay S94 Development Contributions Plan (2015)

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Provide indoor community facility floor Burwood Park Burwood Community Facilities and Open space in Burwood Park to provide: Space Strategy (2014) • Shared space for playgroups, children’s parties, and youth programs • Storage space to support multiple uses • Space to support set up and delivery of community and Council events held in the park • Disabled toilets Options include either upgrading existing facility or building a new small facility connected to the tennis courts and/or café. Manage and promote George Street George Street Burwood Community Facilities and Open Community Venue as a community and Community Centre Space Strategy (2014) Council space including for Council programs and exhibition space Upgrade and promote Woodstock Woodstock Burwood Community Facilities and Open Community Centre and Fitzroy Hall as Community Centre Space Strategy (2014) a community facility and function and Fitzroy Hall facility. Utilise collected funds to upgrade the facility as a vibrant multipurpose space (see Melbourne’s Boyd Community Centre) which can also be used for private functions.

6.2.2 Libraries

Existing facilities There are two libraries that operate within a 1km radius of the Burwood-Concord Precinct, as identified in Table 23, they include Concord Library and the Burwood Library and Community Hub. Both libraries are the main central libraries for each of the LGAs. The Burwood Library and Community Hub is the newest facility and opened in 2014. The Community Hub includes a 200 seat auditorium with audio-visual technology as well as three meeting rooms.

6.2.3 Cultural facilities

Existing facilities The Burwood-Concord Precinct is able to access the regional cultural facilities provided within Sydney Olympic Park these include:

 Newington Armoury and Amphitheatre  ANZ Stadium  Sydney Showground At the local level, the majority of community facilities within a 1km radius of the Burwood-Concord Precinct are multipurpose with facilities to cater for cultural activities, for example the Burwood Library includes a 200 seat auditorium.

Opportunities Some of the Councils have identified facilities that have the potential to accommodate these needs, they include:

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 The Concord Memorial Hall, which is located just outside of the Homebush Precinct, has been recommended within the City of Canada Bay Community Facilities Resourcing Strategy (2011) to be rebranded as a cultural facility.  The Burwood Community Hub and the George Street Community Centre could provide a space for Community and Council exhibitions as recommended within the Burwood Community Facilities and Open Space Strategy (2014)  The relocation of the Concord Community Centre could provide an opportunity to provide additional cultural activities such as an exhibition space or an art facility.

6.2.4 Childcare and Out of School Hours Care

Existing facilities The majority of childcare providers within the Canada Bay and Burwood LGAs are owned and operated by private operators. The City of Canada Bay Council operates the Wellbank Children’s Centre as part of the Concord Community Complex which is located within the 1km radius of the Burwood-Concord Precinct. With regards to Out of School Hours Care, all of the primary schools, listed in Table 53 provide OOSH services.

Table 25: Council run childcare centres within 1km of Burwood-Concord Precinct

Centre Age Address Number of places City of Canada Bay Council Wellbank 60 Flavelle Street 6 weeks to 6 years 51 Children's Centre Concord

Opportunities According to the City Of Canada Bay Community Facilities Resourcing Strategy (2011) there is a current undersupply of 60 childcare places in the LGA and this will increase to 706 places by 2031. The demand is demonstrated by the waiting list at Council’s Wellbank Children Centre that currently has 200 names.

Burwood LGA currently has sufficient provision of childcare places, according to the Burwood-Concord Community Facilities and Open Space Strategy (2014), however the Strategy estimates that by 2031 there will be a gap of 405 places.

6.2.5 Sportsground and recreation facilities

Existing facilities The Burwood-Concord Precinct is adjacent to a number of key open space and recreation sites within the corridor these include Queen Elizabeth Park, St Luke’s Park and Burwood Park. Within a 1km radius of the Burwood Concord Precinct there are 14 recreation areas, which cater to a wide variety of sport activities. A summary of the facilities across all of the recreation areas is provided in Table 26. The table has been based on a desktop review of existing facilities. As acknowledged in Volume One, a more detailed Recreation Needs Assessment is required to investigate how the existing facilities are currently used as well as recreation trends within the LGA that will influence future provision.

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Table 26: Summary of recreation facilities within Burwood-Concord Precinct

Facility type Sport type Number of facilities Rugby field (including cricket/AFL) 8 Sportsfields Soccer fields 1 Athletics track 1 Half basketball court 1

Full basketball court 2

Badminton 2 Courts Indoor soccer 2 Volleyball 2 Tennis 20 Netball 32 Outdoor youth Skate park 1 recreation facility

Opportunities identified by Council The City of Canada Bay has commissioned Clouston Associates to prepare the Concord Community and Recreation Precinct Strategy. The purpose of the Strategy is develop a staged masterplan that will deliver community and recreation facilities over a 20 year timeframe. The Strategy includes in its assessment the following facilities:

 Concord community centre  Concord Oval  St Luke’s Playing Fields  Cintra Park Hockey, Tennis Club and Netball Courts  St Luke’s North  Five Dock Leisure Centre  Barnwell Park Golf Course Other more immediate works proposed by the Councils to improve facilities within the existing parks include:

 Blair Park - Investigate opportunities to replace grass playing fields with multipurpose synthetic playing fields.  Burwood Park - Refurbish the Burwood Park tennis courts as multipurpose courts and lease management of courts and café to private operator.

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6.3 Recommendations for the Burwood-Concord Precinct

With good access to transport and employment opportunities, revitalisation of the Burwood- Concord Precinct will support growth in the existing Burwood Town. The Burwood-Concord Precinct is centrally located to community facilities within the Burwood Town Centre as well as the Concord Community Centre.

Canada Bay Council has commenced the preparation of a Concord Community and Recreation Precinct that will involve the relocation of the Concord Community Centre making more efficient use of facilities within the LGA. Growth in the Parramatta Corridor particularly in the Burwood- Concord and Kings Bay Precinct will support the community and recreation infrastructure that has been proposed. Facilities generated from the population within the Burwood-Concord Precinct that could be provided within the Concord Community and Recreation Precinct include, community meeting spaces, library, cultural facilities and even recreation facilities. The Precinct will assist in meeting the needs of the future community in the medium to long term.

The Burwood-Concord Precinct is in close proximity to six Council owned facilities. In the short term opportunities to upgrade or expand these existing facilities should be explored. A community facility audit that investigates the condition, use and development opportunities for each of the sites should be undertaken to ascertain the potential these facilities have to meet the needs of the future community.

Table 27: Summary of social infrastructure required for the Burwood-Concord Precinct

Community Facility Short term need Medium to long term Rates of provision Type (2016 – 2021) (2024-2054) Meeting Spaces - Local Consider increasing capacity Upgrade of the Redevelopment of the of existing spaces or replace Burwood Park facility. Concord Community existing facilities if not To be determined by a Centre. Should include appropriate or develop community facilities an additional meeting partnerships to utilise audit. space area of facilities in other ownership approximately 60m2. The space should be an appropriate size to cater for the population and a range of activities. A minimum size of 60m2 is recommended for one activity room. Community centre – One centre: 20,001 - 50,000 district people The centre should be a minimum of 500m2 and up to 1,000m2 in size Library 28 m2 per 1,000 residents Additional floor space Approximately 320m2 to be provided within of floor space required. Burwood Library (approx. 96m2) Relocate and expand Concord Library into the Concord and Community Recreation Precinct. Cultural space Consider increasing capacity Support the provision The provision of of existing cultural spaces by of cultural space within cultural facility within installing additional features an existing facility such an existing community within existing facilities or as the Concord centre eg art space, developing partnerships to Memorial Hall or exhibition area, public utilise facilities in other potential new facility art.

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Community Facility Short term need Medium to long term Rates of provision Type (2016 – 2021) (2024-2054) ownership such as within the proposed Concord Community and Recreation Precinct. Childcare One place for every two The provision of 281 The provision of 400 children aged 0 to 5 years for places by the public or places by the public or residents. private sector. private sector. Outside of school hours One Before School Care The provision of 33 The provision of 54 (OOSH) (BSC) place per 17 children Before School Care Before School Care 5-11 years places by the public or places by the public or private sector. private sector. One After School Care (ASC) The provision of 112 The provision of 183 place per five children aged After School Care After School Care 5-11 years places by the public or places by the public or private sector. private sector. One Vacation Care (VC) place The provision of 80 The provision of 131 per seven children aged 5-11 Vacation Care places Vacation Care places years). by the public or private by the public or private sector. sector. Sportsground One sports ground Provision of synthetic Two sportsgrounds (comprising two playing playing fields in Blair (Four playing fields) fields) per 5,000 people Park or other similar (minimum 5 ha) upgrade to existing Consider shared used of facility. school sports grounds. Outdoor sports courts One multipurpose court: Upgrade of Burwood One multipurpose court 10,000 people Park Tennis Courts Two tennis courts Two tennis courts: 10,000 people

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7. Kings Bay Precinct

Kings Bay is a mixed use Precinct dominated by car showrooms, car servicing centres, panel beaters, small manufacturers and warehousing. As industry moves west, the Precinct’s traditional industrial area is declining, opening up land for transformation that can capitalise on the bus Rapid Transit connections to Sydney CBD and Burwood and many large areas of open space. The Kings Bay Precinct is currently within the Local Government Areas of Burwood Council, City of Canada Bay Council and the newly formed Inner West Council.

7.1 The existing and potential future Kings Bay Community

The Kings Bay Community is slightly older than the Greater Sydney Region with a median age of 40 in comparison to 36. A summary of the key statistics is provided in Table 28. Maps of the census data used for the demographic analysis are provided in Appendix A of Volume One.

Table 28: Key demographics for existing Kings Bay Precinct residents

Persons born in Average Median Median weekly People with a non-main English- household size Area age household post-school speaking (number of (years) income qualification countries persons)

Kings Bay 40 30% 2.7 $1,500 60% Precinct

Greater 36 26% 2.7 $1,447 60% Sydney

The population projections for the Draft Strategy prepared by Cox Richardson Architects for the short term (2016-2023) to medium to longer term (2024-2054), are provided in Table 29.

Table 29: Population projections for the Kings Bay Precinct

Short term (2016 - 2023) Medium to long term (2024-2054) Kings Bay 2,741 5,171

7.2 Analysis of social infrastructure

The following section provides an analysis of the local and district social infrastructure including opportunities that have been identified by the Councils. Figure 6 contains a map of all of the facilities that have been identified through the desktop audit and are including in the following discussion.

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Figure 6: The Draft Strategy anticipates that the Kings Bay Precinct

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7.2.1 Community centres and meetings spaces

Existing facilities There are five Council owned facilities within or in close proximity to the Kings Bay Precinct that provide services to the existing residents. Three of these facilities are operated by Canada Bay and two of these facilities are operated by Burwood Council. In accordance with Fit for the Future, these two Councils will merge resulting in all of the facilities being operated by the one Council. The facilities include town halls, youth centres and libraries and are listed in Table 10. The Council facilities are supported by a number of not-for-profit and privately operated facilities and these include the Concord Scout Hall, 1st Burwood Scout Hall and Burwood PCYC.

Table 30: Council owned community centres, meeting spaces and libraries within a 1km radius of Kings Bay Precinct

Facility name Type Facilities Address Canada Bay Council facilities Concord Community The Community Centre includes two function 1A Gibbs Street, Community Centre centre areas and a kitchen. The facility has a Concord capacity for 150 people. Concord Library Library Two meeting rooms 60 Flavelle Street, Concord Five Dock Library Library Two meeting rooms 4-12 Garfield Street Burwood Council Facilities George Street Community Meeting room Cnr of George Community Centre centre Street and Elsie Street Burwood Park Community Medium size hall (suitable for up to 60 Comer Street, Community Centre centre people) Burwood

Opportunities Both Councils have acknowledged the need for additional community facilities within various planning documents and have started to identify potential opportunities for either expanding the capacity of existing facilities, or providing new facilities through potential land acquisitions. Table 31 provides a summary of potential opportunities identified by the Councils. Developing partnerships with the not for profit and private providers of community facilities would also provide additional opportunities for the use of community spaces.

The most significant community infrastructure proposal put forward by the Councils is the redevelopment of the Concord Community Centre. The City of Canada Bay Council has been investigating various options for the Concord Oval and surrounds to be redeveloped as the Concord Community and Recreation Facilities. The Concord Community Centre would be relocated to this Precinct along with various sport and recreation facilities as well as community facilities such as meeting rooms, cultural facilities and childcare.

Table 31: Community infrastructure proposals suggested by Councils

Proposal Location Document City of Canada Bay Council Redevelop as multipurpose facility co-locating community Concord City of Canada Bay services. Community Community Facilities Retain one function/hall space. Centre Resourcing Strategy (2011) City of Canada Bay S94 Development

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Contributions Plan (2015) Burwood Council Provide indoor community facility floor space in Burwood Burwood Park Burwood-Concord Park to provide: Community Facilities • Shared space for playgroups, children’s parties, and and Open Space youth programs Strategy (2014) • Storage space to support multiple uses • Space to support set up and delivery of community and Council events held in the park • Disabled toilets Options include either upgrade existing facility or building a new small facility connected to the tennis courts and/or café. Manage and promote George Street Community Venue as a George Street Burwood-Concord community and Council space including for Council Community Community Facilities programs and exhibition space Centre and Open Space Strategy (2014) Upgrade and promote Woodstock Community Centre and Woodstock Burwood-Concord Fitzroy Hall as a community facility and function facility. Community Community Facilities Utilise collected funds to upgrade the facility as a vibrant Centre and Fitzroy and Open Space multipurpose space (see Melbourne’s Boyd Community Hall Strategy (2014) Centre) which can also be used for private functions.

7.2.2 Libraries

Existing facilities There are two libraries that operate within a 1km radius of the Kings Bay Precinct, as identified in Table 30, they include Concord Library and the Five Dock Library. Both libraries are within the City of Canada Bay LGAs. The additional library floor space required to accommodate the population could be provided within these existing facilities. The Concord Library could be upgraded to accommodate the growth generated from both the Burwood and Kings Bay Precinct. If the site is unable to be expanded then there is the potential for the facility to be relocated with the Concord Centre into the proposed Concord and Community Recreation Precinct. An audit of the community facilities that service the Kings Bay Precinct including the library would assist in determining the capacity of each of the facilities for expansion or upgrade.

7.2.3 Cultural facilities

Existing facilities There is a cultural hub that has formed within the Inner West LGA with a number of cultural facilities that can be considered regional facilities because they service the broader Sydney community. These facilities include:

 Annandale Creative Arts Centre  Canal Road Film Centre  Legs On The Wall  NSW Writers Centre  Mosaic Art School of Sydney  Sydney College of the Arts  Ratbag Theatre Company  Actors Centre of Australia

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At the local level, the majority of community facilities within a 1km radius of the Kings Bay Precinct are multipurpose with facilities to cater for cultural activities, for example the Burwood Library includes a 200 seat auditorium.

Opportunities Some of the Councils have identified facilities that have the potential to accommodate these needs, they include:

 The Concord Memorial Hall, which is located just outside of the Homebush Precinct, has been recommended within the City of Canada Bay Community Facilities Resourcing Strategy (2011) to be rebranded as a cultural facility.  The Burwood Community Hub and the George Street Community Centre could provide a space for Community and Council exhibitions as recommended within the Burwood Community Facilities and Open Space Strategy (2014).  The relocation of the Concord Community Centre could provide an opportunity to provide additional cultural activities such as an exhibition space or an art facility.

7.2.4 Childcare and Out of School Hours Care

Existing facilities The majority of childcare providers within the Canada Bay and Burwood LGAs are owned and operated by private operators. The City of Canada Bay Council operates the Wellbank Children’s Centre as part of the Concord Community Complex which is located within the 1km radius of the Kings Bay Precinct. With regards to Out of School Hours Care, all of the primary schools, listed in Table 53 provide OOSH services.

Table 32: Council operated childcare centres within 1km of the Kings Bay Precinct

Centre Age Address Number of childcare places City of Canada Bay Council Wellbank Children's Centre 6 weeks to 60 Flavelle St, Concord 51 6 years

Opportunities According to the City Of Canada Bay Community Facilities Resourcing Strategy (2011) there is a current undersupply of 60 childcare places in the LGA and this will increase to 706 places by 2031. The demand is demonstrated by the waiting list at Council’s Wellbank Children Centre that currently has 200 names.

Burwood LGA currently has sufficient provision of childcare places, according to the Burwood Community Facilities and Open Space Strategy (2014), however the Strategy estimates that by 2031 there will be a gap of 405 places.

7.2.5 Sportsground and recreation facilities

Existing facilities The Kings Bay Precinct is adjacent to a number of key open space and recreation sites within the corridor these include Queen Elizabeth Park, St Lukes Park and Cheltenham Road Park. Within a 1km radius of the Kings Bay Precinct there are 15 recreation areas, which cater to a wide variety of sport activities. A summary of the facilities across all of the recreation areas is provided in Table 33. The table has been based on a desktop review of existing facilities. As acknowledged in Volume One, a more detailed Recreation Needs Assessment is required to investigate how the existing facilities are currently used as well as recreation trends within the LGA that will influence future provision.

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Table 33: Summary of recreation facilities within Kings Bay Precinct

Facility type Sport type Number of facilities Rugby field (including 14 Sportsfields cricket/AFL) Athletics track 1 Half basketball court 1 Full basketball court 3 Netball 3 Badminton 2 Courts Indoor soccer 2 Volleyball 2 Tennis 7 Bowling greens 2 Outdoor youth Skate park 1 recreation facility

Opportunities The City of Canada Bay have commissioned Clouston Associates to prepare the Concord Community and Recreation Precinct Strategy. The purpose of the Strategy is develop a staged masterplan that will deliver community and recreation facilities over a 20 year timeframe. The Strategy includes in its assessment the following facilities:

 Concord community centre  Concord Oval  St Luke’s Playing Fields  Cintra Park Hockey, Tennis Club and Netball Courts  St Luke’s North  Five Dock Leisure Centre  Barnwell Park Golf Course Other more immediate works proposed by the Councils to improve facilities within the existing parks include:

 Blair Park - Investigate opportunities to replace grass playing fields with multipurpose synthetic playing fields.  Burwood Park - Refurbish the Burwood Park tennis courts as multipurpose courts and lease management of courts and café to private operator.  Concord Oval - Consider developing Concord Oval with a premier rectangular field for hosting international events and training.

7.3 Recommendations for the Kings Bay Precinct

Kings Bay will be a new residential urban village on Parramatta Road that takes advantage of access to Sydney Harbour, open space and recreation facilities. A new village centre is proposed along Spencer Street. The former Canada Bay Council have commenced the preparation of a Concord Community and Recreation Precinct that will involve the relocation of the Concord Community Centre making more efficient

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use of facilities within the region. Planning of these facilities should take into consideration the development of Spencer Street as the village’s new main street.

Community facilities such as the relocated Concord Community Centre should be positioned with prime access to the street creating a gateway and encouraging pedestrian traffic along the street. This proposed facility has the potential to accommodate the combined social infrastructure requirements of the Burwood- Concord and Kings Bay Precinct.

In regards to recreation facilities, the former City of Canada Bay Council have identified potential within the Concord Community and Recreational Precinct, a recreation needs assessment of the broader LGA would assist in determining the facilities to be provided within the Precinct to meet the recreation requirements of the future population.

Table 34: Summary of social infrastructure required for the Kings Bay Precinct

Community Facility Short term need Medium to long term Rate of provision Type (2016 – 2021) (2024-2054) Meeting Spaces Consider increasing Upgrade of the Upgrade or extension of the - Local capacity of existing spaces Burwood Park facility. Concord Community or replace existing facilities To be determined by a Centre. Should include at if not appropriate or community facilities least one meeting room develop partnerships to audit. with an area of utilise facilities in other approximately 60m2. ownership The space should be an appropriate size to cater for the population and a range of activities. A minimum size of 60m2 is recommended for one activity room.

Community centre One centre: 20,001 - – district 50,000 people The centre should be a minimum of 500m2 and up to 1,000m2 in size Library 28 m2 per 1,000 residents Additional floor space Additional floor space of to be provided within 144m2 to be provided, this Five Dock Library, could be within existing approximately 39m2 facilities. Cultural space Consider increasing The provision of The provision of a cultural capacity of existing cultural exhibition space within an existing spaces by installing space/facilities within facility or potential new additional features within the Burwood facility such as within the existing facilities or Community Hub and proposed Concord developing partnerships to George Street Community and Recreation utilise facilities in other Community Centre Precinct. ownership Childcare One place for every two The provision of 110 The provision of 181 children aged 0 to 5 years places by the public or places by the public or for residents. private sector. private sector.

Outside of school One Before School Care The provision of 13 The provision of 24 Before hours (OOSH) (BSC) place per 17 children Before School Care School Care laces by the 5-11 years places by the public or public or private sector. private sector.

One After School Care The provision of 44 The provision of 83 After

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Community Facility Short term need Medium to long term Rate of provision Type (2016 – 2021) (2024-2054) (ASC) place per five After School Care School Care places by the children aged 5-11 years places by the public or public or private sector. private sector. One Vacation Care (VC) The provision of 31 The provision of 59 place per seven children Vacation Care places Vacation Care places by aged 5-11 years). by the public or the public or private sector. private sector. Sportsground One sports ground Upgrade of Concord One sportsground (Two (comprising two playing Oval with a premier playing fields) fields) per 5,000 people rectangular field. (minimum 5 ha) Consider shared used of school sports grounds.

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8. Taverner’s Hill Precinct

Taverner’s Hill enjoys a quirky and diverse range of building types, from low-rise early period homes to small-scale industrial buildings. Its intimate neighbourhoods and places have excellent access to transport, including heavy and light rail and bus services to the Sydney CBD, as well as the leafy GreenWay Corridor, which follows the Hawthorne Canal. The Precinct’s built heritage includes the Long Cove Creek Railway Viaducts and the Kegworth School, along with individual homes. The Taverner’s Hill Precinct is within the Inner West Council LGA.

8.1 The existing and potential future Taverner’s Hill Community

The Taverner’s Hill Community is slightly older than the Greater Sydney Region with a median age of 39 in comparison to 36. A summary of the key statistics is provided in Table 35. Maps of the census data used for the demographic analysis are provided in Appendix A of Volume One.

Table 35: Key demographics for existing Taverner’s Hill Precinct residents

Persons born in Average Median Median weekly People with a non-main English- household size Area age household post-school speaking (number of (years) income qualification countries persons) Taverner’s 39 31% 2.4 $1,531 67% Hill Precinct Greater 36 26% 2.7 $1,447 60% Sydney

The population projections for the Draft Strategy prepared by Cox Richardson Architects for the short term (2016-2023) to medium to longer term (2024-2054), are provided in Table 36.

Table 36: Population projections for the Taverner’s Hill Precinct

Short term (2016 - 2023) Medium to long term (2024- 2054) Taverner’s Hill 900 3,265

8.2 Analysis of social infrastructure

The following section provides an analysis of the local and district social infrastructure including opportunities that have been identified by the Councils. Figure 7 contains a map of all of the facilities that have been identified through the desktop audit and are including in the following discussion.

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Figure 7: Current social infrastructure that services the Taverner’s Hill Precinct

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8.2.1 Community centres and meetings spaces

Existing facilities There are 12 Council owned facilities within or in close proximity to the Taverner’s Hill Precinct that provide services to the existing residents. The facilities include town halls, youth centres and libraries and are listed in Table 37. The Council facilities are supported by a number of not-for-profit and privately operated facilities and these include The Infants Home, Italian Forum Cultural Centre and Portuguese Community Centre.

Table 37: Community centres, meeting spaces and libraries within a 1km radius of Taverner’s Hill Precinct

Name Type Facilities Address Leichhardt Unit 1 Marketplace Community centre Community meeting room 122-138 Flood St Community Room Leichhardt 2040 Crn of Marion & Community hall and Leichhardt Town Hall Town Hall Norton Streets, stage. Kitchen. Leichhardt Piazza Level, One meeting room with Leichhardt Library Library Italian Forum kitchen 23 Norton St Large hall with capacity Shaw St, Petersham Petersham Town Hall Town Hall for 440 sit down dinner Community centre, operated 131 Smith St, Four meeting rooms of Summer Hill by Summer Hill Community Summer Hill various sizes and one Community Centre Centre Management hall. Committee Level 3, Ashfield Library Library 260 Liverpool Rd, Ashfield 78 Dalhouse St, Haberfield Library Library Haberfield Hall with capacity for 300 260 Liverpool Rd, Ashfield Town Hall Town Hall people Ashfield 260 Liverpool Rd, Ashfield Civic Centre Community centre Three activity rooms Ashfield Graham Yarool Meeting room capacity for Level 1, 78 Dalhousie Meeting room Room 50 people St, Haberfield Meeting room capacity for 81 Dalhousie St, Mervyn Fletcher Hall Meeting room 50 people Haberfield Michael Maher Meeting room capacity for 78 Dalhousie St, Meeting room Room 100 people Haberfield

8.2.2 Libraries

Existing facilities There are three libraries in close proximity to the Taverner’s Hill Precinct as listed in Table 37, these include the Leichhardt Library, Ashfield library and Haberfield Library. Some of the upgrades of these existing facilities would enable the additional floor space to be provided in the short to medium term.

It is anticipated that by 2054, the Leichhardt Library may be relocated providing additional opportunities for floor space that will accommodate the Taverner’s Hill, Leichhardt and Camperdown population.

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8.2.3 Cultural facilities

Existing facilities There is a cultural hub that has formed within the LGA with a number of cultural facilities that can be considered regional facilities because they service the broader Sydney community. These facilities include:

 Annandale Creative Arts Centre  Canal Road Film Centre  Legs On The Wall  NSW Writers Centre  Mosaic Art School of Sydney  Sydney College of the Arts  Ratbag Theatre Company  Actors Centre of Australia In addition to the above, there are number of local facilities as listed in Table 3 such as the Summer Hill Community Centre, Ashfield Civic Centre that provide spaces for cultural activities. In addition the Italian Forum Cultural Centre includes a performance space, exhibition space and centre for hire.

The former Ashfield Council has an Artist in Residents Program that over the past ten years has supported over 30 artists staying in the Thirning Villa in Pratten Park. The program requires that the artist include a community development/engagement element during their stay.

To accommodate the needs of the future population within urban renewal areas, it is recommended in GHD’s Rates of Provision that consideration be given to increasing capacity of existing cultural spaces by installing additional features within existing facilities or developing partnerships to utilise facilities in other ownership. Within the Taverner’s Hill Precinct, additional facilities such as exhibition space, public art, art studio or music studio could be provided within an existing community facility.

8.2.4 Childcare and Out of School Hours Care

Existing facilities The majority of childcare providers within a 1km radius of the Taverner’s Hill Precinct are owned and operated by private operators. Council currently operates nine long day care centres and a preschool. Another centre has been approved for development.

One of the long day care centres is located within a 1km radius of the Precinct, as outlined in Table 38. In addition to the long day care centres, Council operates two family day care services which has facilities across the LGA. With regards to Out of School Hours Care, all of the primary schools, listed in Table 53 provide OOSH services.

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Table 38: Council operated childcare centres within 1km of the Taverner’s Hill Precinct

Number of Centre Council Age Address places Leichhardt Children’s Inner West 0 to 5 19 Leichhardt St, Leichhardt 45 Centre Council years NSW 2040

Opportunities The Review of Early Education and Case Service Deliver for Children Under School Age in the Leichhardt LGA (Leichhardt Council, 2013) states that “there are long waiting lists for all service types with between 100 and 290 on waiting lists. Waiting lists are particularly long at Long Day Care centres, Family Day Care and for children aged under 2 years.” Similarly, the Facilities Needs Research Strategic Directions for Marrickville (Marrickville Council, 2012) notes that all of the Long Day Care centres operated by Council are currently at capacity with extensive waiting lists and these centres are the preferred choice of parents in the LGA.

Recommendations for increasing the provision of childcare within the LGA suggested within the Leichhardt Council report include:

 Council to construct a number of new centres that could either be operated by Council, a private provider, a community provider or a quality organisation e.g. Good Start.  Council to design and obtain development consent and then lease the land for the lessee to construct and operate the centre.  Advocate with the State and Federal government for funding for a new Long Day Care centre. To advocate for additional OOSH places, Leichhardt Council has founded the After School Care Alliance, a grouping of Councils, Out of School Hours Care providers and P&Cs, to create solutions to Sydney’s after school care crisis. The aim of the Alliance is to bring school communities and after school care providers together to advocate the NSW State Government to develop solutions.

8.2.5 Sportsground and recreation facilities

Existing facilities Taverner’s Hill is located strategically along the Greenway which when completed will connect Cooks River to Iron Cove through an urban green corridor that provides a walking and cycling trail as well as a wildlife and ecological trail. In addition to the Greenway there are ten recreation areas within an 800m radius of the Taverner’s Hill Precinct, including Five Dock Park and Petersham Park, they cater to a wide variety of sport activities.

A summary of the facilities across all of the recreation areas is provided in Table 39. The table has been based on a desktop review of existing facilities. As acknowledged in Volume One, a more detailed Recreation Needs Assessment is required to investigate how the existing facilities are currently used as well as recreation trends within the LGA that will influence future provision.

Table 39: Summary of recreation facilities within Kings Bay Precinct

Facility type Sport type Number of facilities Rugby field (including 5 Sportsfields cricket/AFL) Soccer field 1 Full basketball court 3 Courts Netball 4 Tennis 6

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Outdoor youth recreation facility Skate park 2

Opportunities Lambert Park located off Marion Street, Leichhardt can provide opportunities for active recreation. Currently the facility is gated and leased exclusively to the APIA football club to 2019. Inner West Council has acknowledged that the Park provides an opportunity to function as a local park for nearby residents.

8.3 Recommendations for the Taverner’s Hill Precinct

Taverner’s Hill Precinct will be an urban village with multiple links to public transport and access to neighbourhood parks, squares and leafy streets just off Parramatta Road. The Taverner’s Hill Precinct is one of the smaller precincts along the Parramatta Road Corridor with a projected population of 5,516 by 2054. This additional community will only have slight impact on social infrastructure within the surrounding area. To contribute to the village feel of Taverner’s Hill it is recommended that a community meeting space be provided within the village, preferably along Tebbutt Street, which is proposed to be the main street. Given the Taverner’s Hill close proximity to the Leichhardt Precinct, it is recommended that the majority of social infrastructure be serviced out of the Leichhardt Precinct, contributing to Norton Street being developed as a civic hub. Table 40: Summary of social infrastructure required for the Taverner’s Hill Precinct

Short term need Medium to long term Community Facility Type Rate of provision (2016 – 2021) (2024-2054) Meeting Spaces Consider increasing Upgrade or extension of Additional meeting capacity of existing existing community room with a spaces or replace centres this should be minimum size of existing facilities if not determined based on 60m2 to be included appropriate or develop audit of existing within relocation of partnerships to utilise community facilities. Leichhardt Library facilities in other and Marketplace ownership Community Room The space should be an appropriate size to cater for the population and a range of activities. A minimum size of 60m2 is recommended for one activity room. Community centre One centre: 20,001 - – district 50,000 people The centre should be a minimum of 500m2 and up to 1,000m2 in size Library 28 m2 per 1,000 Extension or upgrade of Extension or residents existing library (Ashfield relocation of or Haberfield) to allow for Leichhardt Library to an additional 47m2 of accommodate an floor space additional 61m2 of floor space Cultural space Consider increasing Upgrade or extesion of Cultural space within capacity of existing facilities within existing an existing facility or cultural spaces by community centres. within the relocated installing additional Leichhardt features within existing Community Centre facilities or developing

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Short term need Medium to long term Community Facility Type Rate of provision (2016 – 2021) (2024-2054) partnerships to utilise facilities in other ownership Childcare One place for every two The provision of 36 The provision of 114 children aged 0 to 5 places by the public or places by the public years for residents. private sector. or private sector. Outside of school One Before School Care The provision of four The provision of 15 hours (OOSH) (BSC) place per 17 Before School Care Before School Care children 5-11 years places by the public or places by the public private sector. or private sector. One After School Care The provision of 14 After The provision of 52 (ASC) place per five School Care places by After School Care children aged 5-11 the public or private places by the public years sector. or private sector. One Vacation Care (VC) The provision of 10 The provision of 37 place per seven children Vacation Care places by Vacation Care places aged 5-11 years). the public or private by the public or sector. private sector. Sportsground One sports ground Upgrade of facilities in existing parks such as (comprising two playing Petersham Park, Lambert Park or Five Dock Park, fields) per 5,000 people (minimum 5 ha) Consider shared used of school sports grounds.

Outdoor sports court One multipurpose court: Support development of Upgrade of existing. 10,000 people hockey facilities within To be determined Two tennis courts: Lambert Park based on audit. 10,000 people

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9. Leichhardt Precinct

Leichhardt Precinct centres on Norton Street, a famous dining and retail area. While the Precinct attracts young professionals and families, it has suffered economic decline in recent years. Much of the Precinct is a heritage conservation area. The Leichhardt Precinct is within the Inner West Council LGA.

9.1 The existing and potential future Leichhardt Community

The Leichhardt is comparative with the average for Greater Sydney. There is a slightly smaller household size with an average occupancy rate of 2.3 compared to 2.7. A high proportion (71%) of the Precinct have a post-school qualification in comparison to 60%. A summary of the key statistics is provided in Table 41. Maps of the census data used for the demographic analysis are provided in Appendix A of Volume One.

Table 41: Key demographics for existing Leichhardt Precinct residents

Persons born in Average Median Median weekly People with a non-main English- household size Area age household post-school speaking (number of (years) income qualification countries persons) Leichhardt 35 20% 2.3 $1,858 71% Precinct Greater 36 26% 2.7 $1,447 60% Sydney The population projections for the Draft Strategy prepared by Cox Richardson Architects for the short term (2016-2023) to medium to longer term (2024-2054), are provided in Table 42.

Table 42: Population projections for the Leichhardt Precinct

Short term (2016 - 2023) Medium to long term (2024- 2054) Leichhardt 1,684 2,163

9.2 Analysis of social infrastructure

The following section provides an analysis of the local and district social infrastructure including opportunities that have been identified by the Councils. Figure 8 contains a map of all of the facilities that have been identified through the desktop audit and are including in the following discussion.

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Figure 8: Current social infrastructure that services the Leichhardt Precinct

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9.2.1 Community centres and meetings spaces

Existing facilities There are nine Council owned facilities within or in close proximity to the Leichhardt Precinct that provide services to the existing residents. One of these facilities is operated by City of Sydney and eight of these facilities are operated by Inner West Council. The facilities include town halls, youth centres and libraries and are listed in Table 43. The Council facilities are supported by a number of not-for-profit and privately operated facilities and these include the 1st Haberfield Scout Hall and Portuguese Community Centre.

Table 43: Community centres, meeting spaces and libraries within a 1km radius of Leichhardt Precinct

Name Type Facilities Address City of Sydney Council facilities Booler Community Community Ideal for children's parties, small receptions 25-27 Lambert Centre centre and community meetings. The centre offers Street, enclosed facilities with a garden in a quiet Camperdown residential area. Inner West Council Annandale Neighbourho Two halls and one meeting room. 79 Johnston Street Neighbourhood od Centre Annandale Centre Whites Creek Community Whites Creek Cottage is a community facility 31 White Street, Cottage centre suitable for small community gatherings, Lilyfield meetings, celebrations or low impact events or activities Leichhardt Community Community meeting room 1/122-138 Flood Marketplace centre Street Leichhardt Community Room Leichhardt Library Library One meeting room with kitchen Piazza Level, Italian Forum 23 Norton Street Leichhardt Town Hall Town Hall Community hall and stage. Kitchen. Corner of Marion and Norton Streets, Leichhardt Camperdown Park Meeting Camperdown Park Meeting Room will be a Camperdown Park, Meeting Room Room brand new space located within Mallett Street Camperdown Park, due to open in mid- August. This room will have the capacity to hold 30 people at any one time. Petersham Town Town Hall Large hall with capacity for 440 sit down Shaw Street, Hall dinner Petersham Stanmore Library Branch Stanmore Reserve, library Douglas Street, Stanmore

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9.2.2 Libraries

Existing facilities There are two libraries in close proximity to the Leichhardt Precinct as listed in Table 43, these include the Leichhardt Library and Stanmore Library. The Leichhardt Library is located within the Italian Forum, there are limited opportunities for expansion within this location. In addition, its position just off Norton Street has restricted the ability for the library to generate street traffic and contribute to building a sense of place within the Precinct. Leichhardt Council has for some time, sought to generate activity along Norton Street by relocating the library and creating a civic centre. The development of the Leichhardt Precinct is an opportunity for these facilities to be relocated.

9.2.3 Cultural facility

Existing facilities There is a cultural hub that has formed within the Inner West LGA with a number of cultural facilities that can be considered regional facilities because they service the broader Sydney community. These facilities include:

 Annandale Creative Arts Centre  Canal Road Film Centre  Legs On The Wall  NSW Writers Centre  Mosaic Art School of Sydney  Sydney College of the Arts  Ratbag Theatre Company  Actors Centre of Australia In addition to the above, there are number of local facilities as listed in Table 3 such as the Booler Community Centre, Whites Creek Cottage and Camperdown Park Meeting Room that provide spaces for cultural activities. In addition the Italian Forum Cultural Centre includes a performance space, exhibition space and centre for hire.

9.2.4 Childcare and Out of School Hours Care

Existing facilities The majority of childcare providers within a 1km radius of the Leichhardt Precinct are owned and operated by private providers. Inner West Council currently operates nine long day care centres and a preschool. Another centre has been approved for development.

Two of Council’s long day care centres are located within a 1km radius of the Precinct. Council operates a family day care service which has facilities across their LGA. These are listed in Table 44. With regards to Out of School Hours Care, all of the primary schools, listed in section11.1 provide OOSH services.

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Table 44: Council operated childcare centres within 1km of the Leichhardt Precinct

Number of Centre Council Age Address childcare places Annandale Children’s Inner West 6 weeks to 6 47 Trafalgar st, Annandale 30 Centre Council years NSW 2038 Leichhardt Children’s Inner West 6 weeks to 6 19 Leichhardt St, 45 Centre Council years Leichhardt NSW 2040

Opportunities The Review of Early Education and Case Service Deliver for Children Under School Age in the Leichhardt LGA (Leichhardt Council, 2013) states that “there are long waiting lists for all service types with between 100 and 290 on waiting lists. Waiting lists are particularly long at Long Day Care centres, Family Day Care and for children aged under 2 years.” Similarly, the Facilities Needs Research Strategic Directions for Marrickville (Marrickville Council, 2012) notes that all of the Long Day Care centres operated by Council are currently at capacity with extensive waiting lists and these centres are the preferred choice of parents in the LGA.

Recommendations for increasing the provision of childcare within the LGAs suggested within the Leichhardt Council report include:

 Council to construct a number of new centres that could either be operated by Council, a private provider, a community provider or a quality organisation eg Good Start.  Council to design and obtain development consent and then lease the land for the lessee to construct and operate the centre.  Advocate with the State and Federal government for funding for a new Long Day Care centre. To advocate for additional OOSH places, Leichhardt Council has founded the After School Care Alliance, a grouping of Councils, Out of School Hours Care providers and P&Cs, to create solutions to Sydney’s after school care crisis. The aim of the Alliance is to bring school communities and after school care providers together to advocate the NSW State Government to develop solutions.

9.2.5 Sportsground and recreation facilities

Existing facilities Leichhardt is located in close proximity to a number of parks and sporting grounds including Camperdown Park and O’Dea Reserve. There are ten recreation areas within an 800m radius of the Leichhardt Precinct, which cater to a wide variety of sport activities including Fanny Durack Aquatic Centre and a skate park in Darrell Jackson Gardens.

A summary of the facilities across all of the recreation areas is provided in Table 45. As acknowledged in Volume One, a more detailed Recreation Needs Assessment is required to investigate how the existing facilities are currently used as well as recreation trends within the LGA that will influence future provision.

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Table 45 Summary of recreation facilities within Leichhardt Precinct

Facility type Sport type Number of facilities Sportsfields Rugby field (including 3 cricket/AFL) Courts Half basketball court 2 Full basketball court 6 Tennis 7 Multisport 3 Bowling green 2 Outdoor youth recreation facility Skate park 1 Swimming pool Swimming pools 1

9.3 Recommendations for the Leichhardt Precinct

The Leichhardt Precinct will be reinvigorated with new business areas and new housing to stimulate activity. Norton Street has been identified as a Place for People and will be the main street including a Civic Centre around the Town Hall and Council Chambers.

The Leichhardt Precinct includes the Italian Forum complex which includes the Library, a baby health clinic and a community meeting room. However, these spaces are restricted in their expansion within the Forum and don’t contribute to an active street life. Leichhardt Council has for some time, sought to generate activity along Norton Street by relocating the library and creating a civic centre. The development of the Leichhardt Precinct is an opportunity for these facilities to be relocated.

The relocated library should included an expanded floor space to accommodate the population projections from the Taverner’s Hill, Leichhardt and Camperdown Precincts. Other facilities to be included within the civic hub are; community meeting rooms and a cultural facility or space.

There are ten recreation areas within close proximity to the Leichhardt Precinct including Lambert Park. As acknowledged within the Taverner’s Hill Precinct, Lambert Park could be made accessible to the public and function as a neighbourhood park. Inner West Council has expressed concern that upgrades to existing recreation facilities such as Camperdown Oval will not be sufficient to meet the needs of the projected population. The recreation needs assessment recommended in Volume One would assist in identifying additional opportunities for recreation facilities.

Table 46: Summary of social infrastructure required for the Leichhardt Precinct

Community Facility Short term need Medium to long term (2024- Rates of provision Type (2016 – 2021) 2054)

Meeting Spaces Consider increasing Upgrade or extension Additional meeting room with of existing facilities a minimum size of 60m2 to capacity of existing such as Annandale be included within relocation spaces or replace Neighbourhood of Leichhardt Library and existing facilities if not Centre, White Creek Marketplace Community appropriate or develop Cottage or Booler Room. partnerships to utilise Community Centre. facilities in other ownership The space should be an appropriate size to cater for the population and a range of activities. A minimum size of 60m2 is

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Community Facility Short term need Medium to long term (2024- Rates of provision Type (2016 – 2021) 2054) recommended for one activity room. Library 28m2 per 1,000 Approximately 25m2 Expansion or relocation of residents of floor space Leichhardt Library to required this could be accommodate an additional provided within an 91m2 of floorspace. existing facility. Cultural space Consider increasing Upgrade of facilities Cultural space within an capacity of existing within existing existing facility or within cultural spaces by community centres. relocated Leichhardt installing additional Community Centre. features within existing facilities or developing partnerships to utilise facilities in other ownership Childcare One place for every two The provision of 67 The provision of 76 places by children aged 0 to 5 places by the public or the public or private sector. years for residents. private sector. Outside of school One Before School Care The provision of 8 The provision of 10 Before hours (OOSH) (BSC) place per 17 Before School Care School Care places by the children 5-11 years places by the public or public or private sector. private sector. One After School Care The provision of 27 The provision of 35 After (ASC) place per five After School Care School Care places by the children aged 5-11 years places by the public or public or private sector. private sector. One Vacation Care (VC) The provision of 19 The provision of 25 Vacation place per seven children Vacation Care places Care places by the public or aged 5-11 years). by the public or private sector. private sector. Sportsground One sports ground Upgrade of existing facilities to be determined based (comprising two playing on recreation needs assessment. fields) per 5,000 people (minimum 5 ha) Consider shared used of school sports grounds. Outdoor sports court One multipurpose court: Upgrade of existing facilities at Richard Murden 10,000 people Reserve. Two tennis courts: 10,000 people

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10. Camperdown Precinct

Camperdown Precinct is an area of largely old industrial properties, sitting on the edge of the Sydney CBD and close to major research and employment hubs at Sydney University and Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPA). It has easy access to transport and employment opportunities. The area is home to narrow disconnected streets and parks, shaped by the subdivision of historical landholdings and disrupted by creek lines that often force pedestrians and cyclists onto Parramatta Road and Pyrmont Bridge Road. The Precinct has a strong industrial history, with rows of Victorian and Federation houses interspersed with larger-scale buildings of both institutional and industrial origin.

Governance of the Camperdown Precinct is currently divided between the City of Sydney Council and the newly formed Inner West Council.

10.1 The existing and potential future Camperdown Community

The Camperdown Community is slightly younger than the Greater Sydney Region with a median age of 31 in comparison to 36. A summary of the key statistics is provided in Table 47. Maps of the census data used for the demographic analysis are provided in Appendix A of Volume One.

Table 47: Key demographics for existing Camperdown Precinct residents

Persons born in Average Median Median non-main People with a household size weekly Area age English- post-school (number of household (years) speaking qualification persons) income countries Camperdown 31 19% 2.3 $1,823 65% Precinct Greater 36 26% 2.7 $1,447 60% Sydney The population projections for the Draft Strategy prepared by Cox Richardson Architects for the short term (2016-2023) to medium to longer term (2024-2054), are provided in Table 48.

Table 48: Population projections for the Camperdown Precinct

Short term (2016 - 2023) Medium to long term (2024- 2054) Camperdown 0 1,390

10.2 Analysis of social infrastructure

The following section provides an analysis of the local and district social infrastructure including opportunities that have been identified by the Councils. Figure 9 contains a map of all of the facilities that have been identified through the desktop audit and are including in the following discussion.

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Figure 9: Current social infrastructure that services the Camperdown Precinct

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10.2.1 Community centres and meetings spaces

Existing facilities There are 12 Council owned facilities within or in close proximity to the Camperdown Precinct that provide services to the existing residents. Four of these facilities is operated by City of Sydney and eight of the facilities operated by the Inner West Council. The facilities include town halls, youth centres and libraries and are listed in Table 49. The Council facilities are supported by a number of not-for-profit and privately operated facilities and these include the Glebe PCYC and St Johns Church Hall.

Table 49: Community centres, meeting spaces and libraries within a 1km radius of Camperdown Precinct

Name Type Facilities Address City of Sydney Council facilities Brown Street Community Hall Suitable for small community meetings, 8-10 Brown Street, Community Hall training courses and discussion groups Newtown Booler Community Community centre Ideal for children's parties, small receptions 25-27 Lambert Centre and community meetings. The centre offers Street, Camperdown enclosed facilities with a garden in a quiet residential area. Glebe Town Hall Town Hall The main hall is 207m², the Southern hall 160 St Johns Road, and Chambers hall are 96m², the meeting Glebe NSW 2037 room is 13m² and the classroom is 36m² Glebe Library Library 186 Glebe Point Road (Corner Wigram Road) Inner West Council Annandale Neighbourhood Two halls and one meeting room. 79 Johnston Street Neighbourhood Centre Annandale Centre Whites Creek Community centre Whites Creek Cottage is a community facility 31 White Street, Cottage suitable for small community gatherings, Lilyfield meetings, celebrations or low impact events or activities Camperdown Park Meeting Room Camperdown Park Meeting Room will be a Camperdown Park, Meeting Room brand new space located within Mallett Street Camperdown Park, due to open in mid- August. This room will have the capacity to hold 30 people at any one time.

10.2.2 Libraries

Existing facilities The closest library to the Camperdown Precinct is the Glebe Library as listed in Table 49. Upgrading this facility could enable some of the additional floor space to be provided in the short to medium term. It is anticipated that by 2054, the Leichhardt Library may be relocated providing additional opportunities for floor space that will accommodate the Taverner’s Hill, Leichhardt and Camperdown population.

10.2.3 Cultural facility

Existing facilities The Camperdown Precinct is in close proximity to the Sydney CBD and is within the boundaries of the City of Sydney, this enables residents to have access to regional cultural spaces such as:

 Footbridge Theatre  Seymour Centre  Enmore Theatre  the Italian Forum Cultural Centre To accommodate the needs of the future population within urban renewal areas, it is recommended in GHD’s Rates of Provision that consideration be given to increasing capacity of existing cultural spaces by installing additional features within existing facilities or developing partnerships to utilise facilities in other ownership. Within the Camperdown Precinct, additional facilities such as exhibition space, public art, art studio or music studio could be provided within an existing community facility. This could include a partnership with Sydney University who own the footbridge theatre and Seymour Centre to upgrade facilities within their centre.

10.2.4 Childcare and Out of School Hours Care

Existing facilities The majority of childcare providers within a 1km radius of the Camperdown Precinct are owned and operated by private providers. The majority of childcare providers within a 1km radius of the Camperdown Precinct are owned and operated by private operators. The City of Sydney Council operates four centres across the LGA, although two these centres (Broughton Street Kindergarten and Hilda Booler Kindergarten) are located in the neighbouring suburb of Glebe they are outside the 1km Precinct radius. The City is currently constructing an additional childcare facility at 7 The Crescent Annandale which is located within the 1km radius. This facility is anticipated to open in mid 2016.

Inner West Council currently operates nine long day care centres and a preschool. Two of Council’s long day care centres are located within a 1km radius of the Precinct. Another centre has been approved for development. Council also operates a family day care service which has facilities across their LGA. With regards to Out of School Hours Care, all of the primary schools, listed in Table 53 provide OOSH services.

Table 50: Council operated childcare centres within 1km of the Camperdown Precinct

Number of Centre Council Age Address childcare places 7 The Crescent, City of Sydney Under 7 The Crescent, Annandale 80 Annandale Council Construction Annandale Children’s Inner West 6 weeks to 6 47 Trafalgar st, Annandale 30 Centre Council years NSW 2038 Leichhardt Children’s Inner West 6 weeks to 6 19 Leichhardt St, 45 Centre Council years Leichhardt NSW 2040

Opportunities According to the City of Sydney Child Care Needs Analysis (2013) by 2031 the City will need to encourage an additional 5,976 places (3,730 for residents and 2,246 for workers) across the LGA. The Glebe Point Road Village, which includes areas of the Camperdown Precinct Catchment has the lowest forecast gap in the LGA and

will require at least 143 places. The findings were similar in Review of Early Education and Case Service Deliver for Children Under School Age in the Leichhardt LGA (Leichhardt Council, 2013). This study states that “there are long waiting lists for all service types with between 100 and 290 on waiting lists. Waiting lists are particularly long at Long Day Care centres, Family Day Care and for children aged under 2 years.”

Recommendations for increasing the provision of childcare within the LGAs as recommended within the two Council studies include:

 Council to construct a number of new centres that could either be operated by Council, a private provider, a community provider or a quality organisation e.g. Good Start.  Council to design and obtain development consent and then lease the land for the lessee to construct and operate the centre.  Advocate with the State and Federal government for funding for a new Long Day Care centre. Both Councils have acknowledged that there is currently an insufficient provision of OOSH places within their respective LGAs. To advocate for additional places, Inner West Council has founded the After School Care Alliance, a grouping of Councils, Out of School Hours Care providers and P&Cs, to create solutions to Sydney’s after school care crisis. The aim of the Alliance is to bring school communities and after school care providers together to advocate the NSW State Government to develop solutions.

10.2.5 Sportsground and recreation facilities

Existing facilities The Camperdown Precinct is located in close proximity to a number of parks and sporting grounds including Camperdown Park and O’Dea Reserve. There are ten recreation areas within an 800m radius of the Camperdown Precinct, which cater to a wide variety of sport activities including Fanny Durack Aquatic Centre and a skate park in Darrell Jackson Gardens. In addition, there are number of sport and recreation facilities within the University of Sydney Campus these include the Sydney University Sports and Aquatic Centre and the Fisher Tennis Centre.

A summary of the facilities across all of the recreation areas is provided in Table 51. As acknowledged in Volume One, a more detailed Recreation Needs Assessment is required to investigate how the existing facilities are currently used as well as recreation trends within the LGA that will influence future provision.

Table 51: Summary of recreation facilities within Camperdown Precinct

Facility type Sport type Number of facilities Sportsfields Rugby field (including 6 cricket/AFL) Courts Half basketball court 2 Full basketball court 8 Tennis 11 Multisport 3 Squash 7 Swimming pool Swimming pools 1

10.3 Recommendations for the Camperdown Precinct

Camperdown Precinct will act as a western entry to Sydney CBD, with high-quality amenity for housing and new businesses that tap into the area’s health, education, and technology institutions. The Camperdown Precinct is one of the smaller precincts along the Parramatta Road Corridor with a projected population of 3,110 by 2054.

This additional community will have a marginal impact on social infrastructure within the surrounding area. Development will occur in the long term and it is anticipated that the community will utilise facilities within the adjoining Leichardt Precinct making use of the proposed civic centre along Norton or alternatively within the City of Sydney LGA accessing facilities within the Glebe Village.

The University of Sydney campus includes a large of range of sport and recreation facilities including a sport fields. Opportunities should be explored for the shared use of facilities with the University enabling the public to access facilities available on campus.

Table 52: Summary of social infrastructure required for the Camperdown Precinct

Short term need Medium to long term Community Facility Type Rates of provision (2016 – 2021) (2024-2054)

Meeting spaces Consider increasing capacity Upgrade or extension to existing facilities such as of existing spaces or replace Brown Street Community existing facilities if not Hall, Booler Community appropriate or develop Centre, Annandale partnerships to utilise Neighbourhood Centre or facilities in other ownership Whites Creek Cottage The space should be an appropriate size to cater for the population and a range of activities. A minimum size of 60m2 is recommended for one activity room. Library 28 m2 per 1,000 residents Expansion of existing library (Glebe Library) to allow for an additional 39m2 of floor space Cultural space Consider increasing capacity Upgrade of facilities within of existing cultural spaces by existing community installing additional features centres. within existing facilities or developing partnerships to utilise facilities in other ownership Childcare One place for every two The provision of 49 places children aged 0 to 5 years for by the public or private residents. sector.

Outside of school hours One Before School Care The provision of seven (OOSH) (BSC) place per 17 children Before School Care places 5-11 years by the public or private sector. One After School Care (ASC) The provision of 22 After place per five children aged School Care places by the 5-11 years public or private sector.

Short term need Medium to long term Community Facility Type Rates of provision (2016 – 2021) (2024-2054) One Vacation Care (VC) place The provision of 16 per seven children aged 5-11 Vacation Care places by the years). public or private sector. Sportsground One sports ground Upgrade of existing or development of partnership (comprising two playing with University of Sydney to facilitate community use fields) per 5,000 people of facilities. (minimum 5 ha) Consider shared used of school sports grounds. Outdoor sports court One multipurpose court: Upgrade of existing or development of partnership 10,000 people with University of Sydney to facilitate community use Two tennis courts: 10,000 of facilities. people

11. Social infrastructure provided by State Government Agencies

Local government plays a significant role in the provision and operation, particularly for facilities that cater for the local community; however it is not the only provider. State Government agencies such as the Department of Education (DET), Local Health Districts and Emergency Services also have a significant role for facilities that operate at a district or regional level. Social infrastructure provided through these State Agencies often has a different funding mechanism as they are not eligible for contributions through the traditional Section 94 Contributions. It must be acknowledged that in some cases, particularly for health and education, the public system is also supported by the private sector.

Social infrastructure facilities provided by the State Government Agencies have a larger catchment area. For this reason, the social infrastructure analysis has investigated the level of provision by assessing the Parramatta Corridor as a whole. It is for this reason, that the facilities have not been included in the Precinct by Precinct Assessment that has been presented in Sections 3 through 10.

11.1 Education facilities

11.1.1 Public education facilities

Current provision across the Parramatta Road Corridor The NSW Department of Education (DET) own and operate 33 public schools that have catchments within the Parramatta Road Corridor. The schools include 23 primary schools and 10 secondary schools, the schools are listed in Table 53 and Table 54 with the Precincts that they are located within. Catholic and independent schools also play a significant role in the provision of education along the corridor and this is discussed in more detail in Section 11.1.2.

In recent years, the DET has opened two new schools within catchment of the corridor. The Marie Bashir Public School in Strathfield opened in 2014. The site was formerly the Sydney Adventist College that closed in 2012. The DET acquired the site in 2013 and the school was opened following some renovation work. The acquisition of the school demonstrates the willingness of the DET to purchase opportunistic sites.

Another new school is the Victoria Avenue Public School in Concord West opened in 2015, this school was developed in partnership with the City of Canada Bay Council and the Sydney Local Health District it includes other social infrastructure facilities that are available to the broader community including an early childhood health clinic and a child care centre. The partnership arrangement to develop the school could be used as a case study for similar education developments within the Parramatta Road Corridor.

Table 53 Public primary schools that have catchments within the Parramatta Road Corridor

Facility name Address Precinct Annandale Public School 25 Johnston St, Annandale NSW Leichhardt Ashfield Public School Liverpool Rd, Ashfield NSW Taverner’s Hill Auburn North Public School 100 Adderley St Auburn NSW Auburn Auburn Public School Cnr of Auburn Road & Beatrice Street Auburn Auburn Burwood Public School 1 Condor St, Burwood Homebush

Facility name Address Precinct Concord Public School Burwood Rd and Stanley St, Concord Homebush Croydon Public School 39 Young St, Croydon Burwood-Concord/ Kings Bay

Five Dock Public School Henry St, Sydney Burwood-Concord/ Kings Bay Forest Lodge Public School Bridge Rd, Forest Lodge NSW Camperdown Granville Public School Lena St, Granville NSW 2142 Granville Haberfield Public School Denman Ave, Haberfield NSW Taverner’s Hill Homebush Public School Rochester St, Homebush Homebush Homebush West Primary School Exeter Rd, Homebush West Homebush Kegworth Public School 60 Tebbutt St, Leichhardt NSW Taverner’s Hill Leichhardt Public School Marion St, Leichhardt NSW Leichhardt Lidcombe Public School Mills Street Lidcombe NSW Auburn Marie Bashir Public School 159 Albert Road, Strathfield NSW Homebush Newtown North Public School Carillon Ave, Newtown NSW Camperdown Parramatta Public School 177 Macquarie St, Parramatta NSW 2150 Granville Parramatta West Public School Auburn & Young St, Parramatta NSW 2150 Granville Petersham Public School 25 Hunter St, Petersham NSW Taverner’s Hill Rosehill Public School Prospect St, ROSEHILL NSW 2142 Granville Victoria Avenue Public School 64-66 Victoria Avenue, Concord West NSW Homebush

Table 54 Public high schools that have catchments within the Parramatta Road Corridor

Facility name Address Precinct Arthur Phillip High School Smith St, Parramatta NSW 2150 Granville Ashfield Boys High School 117 Liverpool Rd, Ashfield Homebush Auburn Girls High School Hunter St & Braemar Ave Auburn Auburn Birrong Boys High School Rodd St Birrong NSW Auburn Birrong Girls High School Cooper Rd Birrong NSW Auburn Burwood Girls High School Queens St, Croyden Homebush Concord High School 3 Stanley St, Concord Homebush Granville Boys High School 14 Mary St, Granville NSW 2142 Granville Homebush Boys High School Bridge Rd, Homebush NSW Homebush Strathfield Girls High School Albert Rd, Strathfield NSW Homebush Sydney Secondary College Leichhardt Taverner’s Hill Balmain Rd, Leichhardt NSW Campus

Challenges in accommodating education requirements along the Parramatta Road Corridor

The DET is required to provide a place for every child to attend a public school in NSW. There are many challenges associated with achieving this requirement particularly in areas such as the Corridor, which are undergoing urban renewal and transforming into areas of higher density. According to the DET, the majority of the schools within the Parramatta Road Corridor are either at capacity or are close to reaching capacity due to existing population growth within the corridor, this will be further exacerbated by the population projected by the Strategy.

The planning of new schools is undertaken in accordance with DET’s policy Planning New Schools, School Safety And Urban Planning Advisory Guidelines (2015), which is summarised in Volume 1. This document outlines the criteria for determining when a new school is required as well as providing a checklist of site requirements for new schools. Although the checklist is a guideline it identifies some of the challenges that are faced by the Department when identifying appropriate sites for the development of a new school. In urban renewal areas such as the Corridor, small lot sizes, availability and cost of land further reduce the potential for the development of new schools.

To accommodate growth within the corridor the DET are investigating ways to optimise existing school sites in all the Precinct. Currently many sites are constrained by heritage, height and floor space ratio (FSR) controls that restrict development. The DET is working with the DPE and the respective Councils to review the planning controls on existing school sites to increase the development potential and therefore capacity of the schools, which would enable an increase in enrolments.

Projects that the DET have committed to that will assist with accommodating some of the growth within the Parramatta Road Corridor include:

 Redevelopment of the Parramatta Public School and Arthur Phillip High School.  Upgrade of Homebush West Public School  Development of the new Sydney High School on the former Cleveland Street Intensive English High School site. The population growth generated across the Parramatta Road Corridor, according to the DET will generate the need for an additional two public schools and one high school. The projects identified above and the optimisation of existing sites within the corridor will assist in accommodating some of the growth in the short to medium term. Additional sites should be investigated along the corridor that will be able to accommodate growth over the long term.

Recommendations for the Parramatta Road Corridor Additional education infrastructure will be required along the Parramatta Road Corridor to accommodate the growth generated from the PRUTP. It is recommended that the following be undertaken to support the DET in optimising existing and developing new education infrastructure:

 Development controls that currently restrict development on existing school sites should be removed. This will enable existing schools to increase in capacity and accommodate additional students.  PRUTP supports the projects that are currently funded and under development by the DET these include the redevelopment of Parramatta Public School, Arthur Phillip High School and the new Sydney High School, as well as an upgrade to Homebush West.  Innovative development solutions and partnerships, such as those used for the development of the Victoria Avenue Public School should be considered, particularly if it assists with identifying potential future sites for new schools. Developers should be offered an incentive for incorporating a school within a larger scale site.

11.1.2 Catholic and Independent education facilities The Catholic and Independent schools make significant contribution to meeting education requirements within the Parramatta Road Corridor. There are 38 Catholic and Independent schools within a 1km radius of the Corridor which is more than the number of public schools. They include seven Central Schools,(years k-12), 22 primary schools and nine secondary schools.

The population growth occurring within the Parramatta Road Corridor will place pressure on the Catholic and Independent schools to accommodate additional students. Similarly, to the public school sites, these school sites are also constrained by heritage, height and floor space ratio (FSR) controls that restrict development. Removing these controls will encourage the Catholic and Independent schools to increase their capacity so that they can assist with meeting the education demands of the future population of the Corridor.

Recommendations for the Parramatta Road Corridor  Development controls that currently restrict development on existing school sites (Public as well as Catholic and Independent Schools) within the corridor should be removed. This will enable existing schools to increase in capacity and accommodate additional students.

11.1.3 Tertiary education facilities The Parramatta Road Corridor is located between two significant tertiary education precincts. At the Western end of the corridor surrounding Parramatta there are number of education facilities, these include:

 TAFE South Western Sydney Institute  Western Sydney University  Charles Sturt University  University of New England  Australian Catholic University.  The Western Sydney University Parramatta City campus is currently under construction. At the Eastern of the Corridor at the gateway to the Parramatta Road corridor towards the City is another cluster of tertiary institutions including:

 Sydney TAFE  The University of Sydney  University of Technology Sydney  The University of Notre Dame  Australian Catholic University. Each of the tertiary of the institutions have their own strategies for accommodating future growth. These facilities are regional and have a broad catchment including greater Sydney and in some cases broader NSW. The population growth generated from the Parramatta Road Corridor will not have a significant influence on the provision of tertiary education facilities. The development and expansion of these facilities will have positive impact on the provision of jobs within the corridor. The Universities and tertiary institutions could also be potential partners to facilitate the sharing of social infrastructure.

Recommendations for the Parramatta Road Corridor  Support the development and expansion of tertiary education facilities within the Parramatta Road Corridor.  Investigate partnerships for sharing social infrastructure.

11.2 Health facilities

Current provision across the Parramatta Road Corridor The Corridor is located across two Local Health Districts (LHDs). The Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) operates across the Western Precincts of Granville and Auburn, whilst the Sydney Local Health District (SLHD) operates across the Central and Eastern Precincts. Hospitals and community health centres operated by these LHDs which currently service the needs of the Corridor are outlined in Table 55.

Table 55 Public hospitals and Community Health Centres that currently service the Corridor

Local Health Public hospitals that service the Community Health Centres Precinct District Precincts that service the Precincts

Western Sydney Granville Cumberland Hospital Merrylands Community Health Local Health Auburn Westmead Hospital Centre District Granville Mental Health Parramatta Community Health Rehabilitation Centre Centre Auburn Hospital Auburn Community Health Centre St Joseph's Hospital (St Vincent’s Health Network)

Sydney Local Homebush Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Concord Early Childhood Health District Burwood Concord Repatriation General Health Centre Kings Bay Hospital Homebush Early Childhood Health Centre Taverner’s Hill Concord Centre for Mental Health Glebe Early Childhood Health Leichhardt The Professor Marie Bashir Centre Camperdown Centre for Mental Health Five Dock Early Childhood Canterbury Hospital Health Centre Balmain Hospital Leichhardt Early Childhood Health Centre Sydney Dental Clinic Camperdown Early Childhood Tresillian Family Care Centre Health Centre Camperdown Child Adolescent Family Health Centre

Both LHDs currently have planned and funded health infrastructure projects outlined in their Strategic Plans. These plans have been based on overall population projections within the LHD catchments. For the SLHD, the projections have estimated a population of 772,448 by 2031 and reference has been made to significant urban renewal projects such as Green Square, the Central to Eveleigh Corridor, the Bays Precinct and also Parramatta Road. The WSLHD Strategic has been on a projection that estimates a population increase between 2011 and 2021 of 163,000. Given that the population catchment of the WSLHD includes the North West Priority Growth Area, it is not clear where the bulk of this population increase will occur and if the calculations include the Parramatta Road corridor.

A summary of the infrastructure projects that are currently funded and would increase service provision along the Corridor is provided in Table 56.

Table 56 Health infrastructure projects relevant to the Corridor

Sydney Local Health District Strategic Plan (2012-2017) - updated 2014

 All hospitals - Increase the bed and service capacity for hospitals in the District as indicated by the forecasted demand.  Concord Hospital - Increase the acute and sub-acute bed capacity; upgrade the aged care, cancer care, emergency department, theatres, diagnostic and ambulatory services.  Canterbury Hospital - Upgrade the acute, sub-acute, ambulatory aged care and dialysis services.  Sydney Dental Hospital - Gradually upgrade the infrastructure.  Community Health facilities - Ensure they meet the requirements of the expanding population of the District.

Western Sydney Local Health District Asset Strategic Plan

 Westmead Hospital Campus - The Stage 1 redevelopment strategy will reconfigure existing buildings to increase capacity and undertake a staged replacement of the buildings in poorest condition and functionality.  Westmead car parking – Development of a multi-storey car park near the western boundary of the campus.  Cumberland Hospital - Upgrade of Cumberland Hospital to include a larger 20 bed Mental Health Intensive Care Unit and expand the Riverview Unity to provide a new office and administration block.  Merrylands Community Health Centre – Upgrade to be safer and more efficient.  Auburn Hospital - Once the expected growth in the aged population requires use of the medical ward expansion area, the in-situ satellite dialysis service would relocate adjacent to the Auburn Community Hub.

Challenges in accommodating health requirements along the Parramatta Road Corridor Both LHDs are experiencing an increase in demand for their services, this is due to population growth as well as increasing rates of chronic and complex conditions and expanding healthcare costs due to technological advancements. The SLHD has acknowledged that the projected demand from population growth and health requirements could be as much as the health care facility growth equivalent to requirement for a whole new tertiary hospital in the next decade. Rather than providing such a facility, the focus is on reducing the reliance on hospital beds and shifting the focus to integrated community-based care. Both LHDs have acknowledged that health care delivery needs to change and they exploring methods to achieve this.

Various community-based models of care are currently being trialled across the various NSW LHDs. The HealthOne Green Square Plan is an example of a community-based model that has been developed by SLHD, in collaboration with the Central and Eastern Sydney Public Health Network, The University of Sydney, the University of NSW and the City of Sydney are other key partners.

The Green Square HealthOne Clinic will integrate primary care, community health and out-of-hospital care services, including services that would traditionally be provided in a hospital setting, but will increasingly be

provided in the community sector. The proposed model for the services is based on an Australian version of the US Patient Centred Medical Home (PCMH) embedded in a well-functioning “Health and Medical Neighbourhood”. This concept aims to maximise the role of patients, consumers, families and communities as partners in promoting health and wellbeing. The model is depicted in Figure 10.

Figure 10 Health care model that has been developed for Green Square HealthOne (Sydney Local Health District, 2015)

The Green Square HealthOne Clinic will be located within the Green Square Town Centre and will contain almost 4,000 square metres of space, providing a mix of Academic Primary Care services, population health, community health and step-down specialist (hospital avoidance) clinics. These public services would support the patients of co-located private health organisations including medical specialists, pharmacy, radiology etc.

The service vision for Green Square provides an opportunity to directly integrate health care services with other facilities in a town centre such as gyms, swimming pools, retail outlets etc. and to model preventive programs such as exercise prescription, including exercise, swimming, gym, sports fields and healthy lifestyle modification including smoking cessation and healthy eating.

There are opportunities within the Corridor to provide similar integrated healthcare clinics to support the health and wellbeing requirements of the future population. There is significant growth projected within the area surrounding Parramatta, particularly as the area is developed to become Sydney’s second CBD combined with the various urban renewal projects including Parramatta Road, North Parramatta and Camellia. The population growth generated could require an integrated health care clinic to support the health needs of the future community.

The Homebush Precinct does not currently have sufficient provision of community based health facilities and this has been acknowledged by the SLHD. A community health centre with the capacity to be increased to an integrated health facility would benefit the area enabling the needs of the current community to be addressed whilst also being able to accommodate the needs of the future community.

Recommendations for the Parramatta Road Corridor  Support the health infrastructure upgrades that have been identified within the SLHD and WSLHD Strategic Plans.  Upgrade and reconfigure the Merrylands Community Health Centre to improve community health service provision and increase capacity.  Upgrade and expand existing community health facilities so that they can be future proofed to accommodate additional health services and support the shift to integrated health care.  Development of a new community health centre within the Homebush Precinct, this facility can be collocated with a community centre or other similar social infrastructure facility.  Support investigation of new integrated health facilities that would provide services to the Parramatta Road corridor. The Greater Parramatta Region is currently undergoing substantial population growth and this may generate the need for additional health facilities.

11.3 Emergency Services

The rates of provision for social infrastructure predominantly focus on a per capita rate for each social infrastructure type. In contrast emergency services have their own service model and different levels of infrastructure provision. The following provides a brief summary of the service model and factors that are considered in their infrastructure planning.

11.3.1 Ambulance The Sydney Ambulance Metropolitan Infrastructure Strategy (SAMIS) has developed an effective system of forecasting and responding to changes in service provision. Rather than anticipating service need based on a per capita ratio, NSW Ambulance monitors 000 calls and tracks population groups, for example areas with a higher proportion of elderly residents tend to have a greater need for ambulance services.

In accordance with the SAMIS model Ambulance services are provided through an Ambulance Hub and standby facility system. Locations for ambulance hubs with the capacity of up to 30-40 vehicles have been identified across the Sydney Metropolitan Region. Each hub is supported by a network of up to 10 standby locations. The infrastructure for a standby hub is minimal and can be collocated facilities such as police station, fire station etc. The hub requires a permanent parking bay for the ambulance as well as access to amenities for the ambulance crew including basic kitchen facilities and change rooms.

Current provision across the Parramatta Road Corridor There are three ambulance stations located within the Parramatta Road Corridor these include the Parramatta Ambulance Station, Auburn Ambulance Station and Summer Hill Ambulance Station. The ambulance stations are

distributed across the corridor enabling efficient access to the majority of the corridor and this can be further supported through strategically located ambulance hubs.

One of the most significant challenges faced by NSW Ambulance is facilitating road access to the health facilities along the corridor. The SLHD has raised concern that access to the Concord Hospital can be significantly restricted through traffic congestion. Transport planning will need to consider ambulance access to this critical piece of health infrastructure.

Recommendations for the Parramatta Road Corridor  Support the provision of additional ambulance hubs as required by NSW Ambulance.  Ensure transport planning considers ambulance access to Concord Hospital.

11.3.2 Police The provision of police services is dependent on the amount of crime in an area rather than population size. Whilst demographic indicators can be used to anticipate crime level, such as age, unemployment rates and socio- economic status, crime rates determine the level of policing required within an area.

Police facilities can either comprise of either a shop front which is facility approximately 150m2 in size that is located within a town centre. Larger centres would have a police station which can be up to 2,000m2.

Current provision across the Parramatta Road Corridor There are nine police stations within a 1km radius of the Parramatta Road Corridor. The police stations are evenly distributed along the Parramatta Road corridor and include:

 Granville Police Station  Auburn Police Station  Strathfield Police Station  Burwood Police Station  Ashfield Police Station  Five Dock Police Station  Newtown Police Station  Glebe Police Station It is anticipated that the population projections for Corridor would have minimal impact on the provision of police services because the growth is distributed across the nine stations. The Granville and Homebush Precincts are anticipated to have the highest level of growth and they have the greatest potential to impact on the provision of police services. Support should be given to the police if the expansion of these existing facilities is required.

Recommendations for the Parramatta Road Corridor  Support the NSW Police to expand existing infrastructure if required to meet growth within the Parramatta Road Corridor.

11.3.3 Fire The provision of fire services is based predominantly on the key performance indicator of achieving a ten minute call out time, which is applied to all metropolitan areas. This indicator is used to determine where new facilities are required and also the level of resources required at each station.

Current provision across the Parramatta Road Corridor

There are nine fire stations within a 1km radius of the Parramatta Road Corridor. The fire stations are evenly distributed along the Parramatta Road corridor and include:

 Parramatta Fire Station  Silverwater Fire Station  Lidcombe Fire Station  Burwood Fire Station  Ashfield Fire Station  Concord Fire Station  Leichhardt Fire Station  Newtown Fire Station  Glebe Fire Station It is anticipated that the population projections for the Corridor would have minimal impact on the provision of fire services because the growth is distributed across the nine stations and it is within a small geographic area. Because provision is based on a 10 minute call out time, it is anticipated that majority of the Corridor is already sufficiently provided to allow for this coverage. The population growth may warrant additional facilities within each fire station; however this would need to be determined by NSW Fire.

Similar to ambulance, consideration should be given in the traffic assessment for travel times as congestion can have significant impact on the call out distance.

Recommendations for the Parramatta Road Corridor  Ensure transport planning considers fire vehicular access to areas along the corridor ensuring a maximum of a ten minute travel time.

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